Fire Risk Assessor

YTL Construction UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a fire safety specialist to reduce fire-related risks across various complex environments. You will conduct fire safety inspections, develop fire safety strategies, and manage fire risk assessments. The ideal candidate holds a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and has experience applying fire safety regulations. This role offers extensive career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and holiday options.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times your salary

Volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent.
• Familiarity with fire safety regulations and practical application of risk mitigation is essential.
• Experience in delivering fire risk assessments within the BS8674 framework is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire safety strategies and conduct safety inspections.
• Manage fire risk assessments across complex work environments.
• Collaborate with the wider safety team and business leaders.

Skills

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

Familiarity with fire safety regulations

Experience delivering fire risk assessments

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent

Job description

You will play a critical role in reducing fire-related risk for the various functions across the Wessex Water portfolio.

This is a two-year fixed-term contract.

What you'll do

You will be working with the wider safety team and business leaders.

You will develop fire safety, conduct fire safety inspections and develop fire risk assessments across some complex work environments, including areas where there are DSEAR risk and COMAH compliance obligations.

What you'll need

We are looking for someone with:

• a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent from an OFQUAL or SQA certified provider
• familiarity with fire safety regulations and the practical application of fire risk mitigation actions in complex work environments
• experience delivering fire risk assessments within the BS8674 framework.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.