Fire Risk Assessor (Pathway to Fire Engineer) South / South-East / Home Counties

Bring your fire safety expertise to a role that is anything but routine. If you thrive on variety, enjoy meeting new clients, and want a clear pathway into fire engineering, this is for you.

We at PIB are on the lookout for a dynamic Fire Risk Assessor to effectively manage a personal portfolio of clients in order to deliver high-quality fire risk assessments and fire risk management service whilst at the same time contributing to and supporting PIB Risk Management and PIB Group as a whole.

The role offers strong potential and prospects. We want the successful candidate to progress from Fire Risk Assessor to Fire Risk Engineer, supported by our guidance and funded study towards a Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design & potentially a Fire Engineering Degree.

The ideal candidate will already be qualified to Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor Certification with good Maths and English qualifications, and experience will already be gained within residential, commercial & complex workplace environments.

What You’ll Do

• Visit varied sites and industries: no two days or buildings are the same.

The role

• Conduct and deliver high-quality fire risk assessments and provide fire risk management consultancy.
• Advise clients on practical, risk-led improvements.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors, and insurers on new and existing buildings.
• Contribute to fire strategies and technical reports with support from senior engineers.

What You’ll Bring

• Suitably qualified in Fire Risk Assessment to Level 4 as a minimum.
• Be registered with the IFSM fire risk assessor register at Tier 2 minimum (CFAR)
• Strong experience with residential and commercial premises.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and guidance documents.
• Strong diary management and administration skills.

What You’ll Get

• Structured development plan with additional training and mentoring fully funded.
• After a successful probation period, the opportunity to undertake a Fire Engineering degree (sponsored pathway).
• Exposure to diverse projects, from concept design to occupancy.
• Competitive salary and benefits, mileage/expenses, and tools to do your best work.
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

Ready to turn fire risk assessing into fire engineering?

Apply now and turn your fire safety experience into a long-term engineering career while making a visible difference on every visit.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

Join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.