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.