Senior Fire Safety Consultant

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bureau Veritas Full time £48,000 - £80,000 per year

Job Title: Senior Fire Safety Consultant

Location: Flexible (Regular travel throughout the UK Required)

Salary: Competitive + enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay+ further fantastic benefits package

Type: Permanent

About the Role

As a Senior Fire Safety Consultant within Bureau Veritas' International Risk & Safety Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality fire risk assessments and consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of clients and premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments. You will be a trusted advisor, supporting both clients and colleagues with your technical expertise and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in a variety of premises, including high-risk and sleeping accommodation.
  • Undertake compartmentation and fire door surveys, providing clear, actionable reports.
  • Interpret and apply relevant legislation and guidance, including:
    • Approved Document B
    • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
    • BS 9999 and BS 9991
  • Provide expert advice to clients and internal teams on fire safety strategies and compliance.
  • Support junior consultants through mentoring and technical guidance.
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Travel regionally and nationally as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Demonstratable experience in fire risk assessments, including complex and sleeping risk premises.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent).
  • Accreditation with at least one of the following: IFE, IFSM, FRACS, IFPO.
  • Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
  • Experience with compartmentation and fire door inspections.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

  • Health and safety qualifications.
  • Membership with IOSH or IIRSM.

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Empathetic mindset – Understand and respond to client and team needs.
  • Pioneering mindset – Seek innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Networking mindset – Engage actively with stakeholders and the wider BV network.
  • Resilience – Adapt and bounce back when challenges arise.
  • Candid communicator – Comfortable with honest, constructive dialogue.
  • Analytical thinker – Strong data analysis and report writing capabilities.
  • Project management – Prioritise and schedule effectively to meet objectives.

What's in it for you: 

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Core benefits include: 

  •  Private medical
  •  Life assurance
  • Professional membership subscription
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme and up to
  • Paid volunteering

Flexible benefits include:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Tech scheme
  • Travel insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Gym and retail discounts
  • Option to buy and sell holiday
  • Give As You Earn scheme

Why Bureau Veritas?

You will be Joining a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, where your expertise will contribute to a safer world. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.

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