Freelance Fire Risk Assessor

Company: Brandon James Limited
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

An established and growing fire safety consultancy is looking for experienced Fire Risk Consultants to support ongoing projects across Liverpool, Manchester and Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Fire Risk Consultant seeking flexible, freelance contract work across a variety of commercial, residential and high-risk premises.

The successful Fire Risk Consultant will be responsible for delivering high-quality fire risk assessments, ensuring compliance with current fire safety legislation and industry standards.

The Fire Risk Consultant’s Role

  • Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments across a range of building types, including high-risk premises.

  • Undertake assessments across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and educational properties.

  • Produce detailed fire risk assessment reports, identifying hazards and recommending suitable corrective actions.

  • Ensure assessments comply with current fire safety legislation, relevant guidance and industry standards.

  • Liaise professionally with clients and provide practical fire safety advice.

  • Manage their own workload, appointments and project deadlines.

  • Deliver technically accurate assessments and reports within agreed timescales.

The Fire Risk Consultant

  • Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (Certificate or Diploma) – Essential.

  • Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments across multiple property types.

  • Strong understanding of current UK fire safety legislation and relevant guidance.

  • Experience assessing complex and high-risk buildings.

  • Excellent communication, reporting and client-facing skills.

  • Ability to manage their own diary and work independently.

  • Professional, reliable and organised approach to delivering assessments.

  • Relevant professional memberships or additional fire safety qualifications would be advantageous.

In Return?

  • Competitive freelance day rates.

  • Flexible contract opportunities.

  • Ongoing projects across Liverpool, Manchester and Yorkshire.

  • Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of properties.

  • Potential for long-term contract arrangements.

Ref: LB748306

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Posted: October 24th, 2026