About the Role As a Fire Risk Surveyor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings and public spaces with fire safety regulations.
Your primary responsibility will be to conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments, identifying potential fire hazards and evaluating the associated risks.
You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective fire safety plans to mitigate these risks.In this role, you will work closely with clients, providing expert advice on fire safety measures and strategies to prevent fire incidents.
You will also collaborate with other professionals, such as fire services, building managers, and surveyors, to ensure that fire safety standards are met and maintained.
This includes staying current with changes in fire safety legislation and best practices.Additionally, you will be responsible for delivering fire safety training to employees and stakeholders, ensuring they are well-informed about fire safety procedures and emergency responses.
Your work will involve producing detailed reports documenting your findings and recommendations, which will be essential for maintaining compliance with fire safety regulations.Principal AccountabilitiesConduct fire risk assessments and audits in accordance with organisational and regulatory guidelinesIdentify fire hazards and evaluate the potential risks associated with theDevelop and implement fire safety plans and action plansProvide fire safety advice to clients, both verbally and in detailed written reports.Keep up to date with changes in fire safety regulations and guidelinesWork with other professionals, such as fire services, building managers, and surveyors, to develop and implement fire safety measuresDeliver training on fire safety to employees and other stakeholdersProduce in-depth reports to document findings from fire risk assessmentsKey CriteriaProven experience as a fire risk assessor or in a related fieldKnowledge of fire safety regulations and guidelines, such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict fire safety legislationExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamRelevant qualifications, such as IFE/FPA accredited fire risk assessor certification, NEBOSH, or IOSHFull UK driving licenseBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany vehicle or car allowance will be suppliedLeading pension schemeAnnual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitmentStaff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much moreFamily friendly policiesIf you would like to discuss your application further in confidence, please contact Laura Crosby at To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.