Fire Risk Assessor & External Wall Assessor

Posted 18 September 2025
Salary £500 - 700 per day
LocationScotland
Discipline Property
Reference142084
Contact NameAngus Milnes-James

Job description

We are proud to be partnering a leading provider in building fire safety compliance and technical services to organisations across the UK, who are looking to appoint a Fire Risk Assessor & an External Wall Assessor on a six-month contract

Both positions are based in Scotland with the bulk of work being in Aberdeen and between Glasgow & Edinburgh. The rate for the Fire Risk Assessor can range from £80 - £280 per assessment. The rate for the External Wall Assessor will be £500 per building assessed.

The ideal candidate will have either a IFSM or IFE membership.  

Duties for Fire Risk Assessor will include (but are not limited to):

  • Completing Type 3 Fire Safety Risk Assessments at client’s properties in line with current guidance and in accordance with the relevant requirements

  • Identifying fire risk, evaluating the effectiveness if current safety measures and developing tailored mitigation strategies

  • Suggesting procedures to manage risk where necessary, including in situations where risk is elevated and a temporary solution might be required

Duties for External Wall Assessor will include (but are not limited to):

  • Being on site making intrusions on buildings based off proposals made by consultants

  • Taking measurements, photos, assessing the changes & compiling detailed reports

  • Ensuring all inspections are carried out in accordance with safety regulations and building codes

Experience required:

  • IFSM or IFE membership

  • Over four years’ experience

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Work scheduled by back-office team

Working hours:

  • Flexible hours

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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