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Pennington Choices

Fire Risk Assessor

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Pennington Choices
Property surveying & building safety consultancy for public/private sectors since 2000.
Provide technical competence in conducting fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and fire door audits for various sectors, maintaining compliance with regulations and approved codes of practice. Collaborate with the team and support client relationship management.
22d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
149 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Consultancy
Fire Safety Management
Retrofit and Energy Services
Project Management and Cost Consultancy
Stock Condition Surveys
Asbestos Management
Damp and Mould Services
Technical Auditing
Sector Specialisms
Social Housing
NHS (Healthcare)
Rail
Retail
Education
Prisons
Community Facilities
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
compartmentation surveys
fire safety action plans
fire door audits
validation of fire risk assessments
fire risk assessments
fire risk assessment reports
  • Compartmentation Surveys – dependant on your level of knowledge, skills and experience, you may be required to deliver compartmentation surveys. If you wish to do so, relevant training and development will be provided to enable this.
  • Fire Safety Action Plans – along with the fire risk assessment report you will provide a fire safety action plan detailing the risks, significant findings, timed remedial actions and other non-timed actions.
  • Accountable for high volume projects and services.
  • Fire Door Audits – you will carry out fire door audits to a variety of building types and residential properties across several sectors (Housing, NHS, Education and Commercial). You will ensure we deliver ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire door audits in accordance with the requirements, with a high degree of quality and consistency. Relevant training and development will be provided if required to enable this.
  • Health, Safety and Well-being – you will help contribute to embedding a strong health, safety and well-being culture, by operating safely on site, within the parameters of the risk assessment for a fire risk assessor, and by reporting issues of concern early.
  • Consultancy Projects – you will assist, as required, the Consultancy Team and other Senior Managers in providing fire safety advice and technical support on fire related consultancy projects.
  • Validation of Fire Risk Assessments – you will validate fire risk assessment reports in accordance with the BAFE SP205 scheme, to challenge and scrutinise findings and to ensure the quality of fellow fire risk assessor’s work.
  • Fire Risk Assessments – you will carry out fire risk assessments to a variety of building types and residential properties across several sectors (Housing, NHS, Education and Commercial). You will ensure we deliver ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessments with a high degree of quality and consistency.
  • Refining skills through interactions with colleagues, superiors, and customers. Feedback from these interactions is crucial for growth
  • Fire Risk Assessment Reports – you will provide fire risk assessment reports (using our internal platform) detailing the risks, significant findings, timed remedial actions and other non-timed recommendations in a timely manner, and no later than five days after the site visit.
  • Communicate effectively to prevent misunderstandings that can lead to conflict
  • Participate in group projects
  • Start to refine your skills and expand your responsibilities
  • Key Account Management and Client Relationships - you will foster positive, productive and long-lasting relationships with each of our clients and support the Fire Safety Manager and Operations Manager with the mobilisation and pilot phases of new projects as required.
What you bring
cfpa europe
fire risk assessor
level 4 diploma
it skills
fire safety experience
bsc/beng
  • CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention.
  • Fire Risk Assessor Register – NAFRAR, IFE Life Safety Register, FRACS etc.
  • Active listening, empathy, and clear, respectful expression during conflict
  • Ability to manage financial budgets and forecasts.
  • Conscientious towards the health and safety of colleagues, customers and others.
  • 2 years experience providing fire safety services to residential property owners and managers.
  • Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment Diploma.
  • Professional Accreditation e.g., MIFSM, GIFireE/AIFireE/MIFireE.
  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
  • Use time management skills to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Confident in sharing ideas, asking questions, and taking on tasks
  • Experienced in developing and implementing BAFE SP205 accredited quality management procedures.
  • Excellent Project Management skills.
  • BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in a fire safety / compliance / surveying related subject.
  • NEBOSH / IOSH qualification or similar.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Keen on developing interpersonal and communication skills
  • Level 3 / Level 4 qualification in a fire related subject
Benefits
  • Additional leave for length of service up to 31 days each year
  • Cycle to work scheme, offering savings of at least 32%* on a new bike and cycle safety accessories
  • Paid sick leave allowance each year
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards new glasses/frames
  • 26 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or sell surplus leave
  • Referral programme offering up to £2,000
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Regular company social events including an annual summer BBQ
  • 37.5-hour working week
  • Length of service reward
  • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme, saving 30-60% on an electric car (subject to eligibility)
  • Regular Learning and Development opportunities
  • Access to paid volunteering days in support of local charities/initiatives
  • Welcome goodie bag
  • Competitive salary and transparent salary bands
  • Access to private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellness programmes including annual flu jab
  • Option for personal use of company vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • Access to an online platform providing employee discounts on hundreds of high street brands
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions of 4% when you contribute 6%
  • Professional development in leadership including education, workshops, self-directed learning and feedback from colleagues
  • Personal Competence and Development – whilst Pennington Choices will support your development through the stages of our established development plan (as required) you will be expected to be pro-active in managing your own development by completing the relevant phases of the development plan in a diligent and timely manner. Pennington Choices will support the funding of this development, subject to the terms of a ‘training agreement’.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
£16.4M Turnover
Annual Revenue
The company reported £16.4 million in revenue for FY 2023–24.
£7.4M Assets
Total Assets
The company held £7.4 million in total assets as of FY 2023–24.
£4.6M Net Assets
Net Asset Value
The company's net assets were valued at £4.6 million for FY 2023–24.
2010 Lab Expansion
Asbestos Testing Lab
Acquisition of an asbestos testing lab expanded the company's capabilities into hazardous materials analysis.
  • Support social housing landlords, NHS trusts, schools, commercial clients, and rail organisations.
  • Typical assignments include asbestos management, fire-safety surveys, and full building-safety consultancy.
  • Delivered quantity and cost-consultancy for major healthcare projects, including Sheffield Children’s Hospital over several years.
  • Technical auditing, energy-performance assessments, and stock-condition surveys are core repeat services.
  • Often appointed to manage complex projects under COVID challenges, delivering on time and budget.
  • Led by a senior team of directors with deep backgrounds in surveying, compliance, and public-sector services.
  • Blends lab testing, field surveying, and consultancy under one roof—an unusual scope for its size.
Culture + Values
  • They are passionate about delivering high quality services to clients
  • They are committed to providing practical and innovative solutions
  • They have a passion for developing and nurturing relationships
  • They work collaboratively and inclusively with their clients and colleagues
  • They support personal and professional development
  • They aim to exceed expectations and drive improvements
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
  • They aim to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations and business activities.
  • They help clients with sustainability assessments and achieving their own carbon reduction goals.
  • They focus on using resources efficiently and reducing waste.
  • They provide solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Senior Leadership
Gender Equality in Leadership
Half of the senior leadership positions are held by women, promoting gender equality.
  • We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • We aim to foster an environment where all employees feel respected and valued.
  • Recruitment and development opportunities are accessible to all employees.
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