Fire Risk Assessor

Salary: Circa £42,000, depending on skills and experience 

Full-time, with flexibility for part-time.

37 hours per week/permanent 

Location: Covering Anglian Water locations across Essex/ Suffolk/ Cambs.

Hybrid working, with regular travel to sites expected around AW region

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Life assurance at 8 times salary

About the Role

Are you passionate about fire safety and ready to make a real impact? Anglian Water is seeking a professional, authoritative Fire Risk Assessor to join our Health and Safety team. In this pivotal role, you’ll deliver and support fire risk assessments, provide specialist advice, and ensure compliance with UK legislation and standards. You’ll work closely with managers, employees, and contractors to promote a strong fire safety culture, contributing to a cohesive strategy that reduces fire risk and supports best practice across all operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Fire Risk Assessment & Advice: Review and develop Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) using PAS 79-1 methodology; undertake FRAs at Anglian Water locations, ensuring a standardised, legally compliant approach.
• Provide timely, practical fire safety advice to managers, employees, and contractors.
• Influence and coach staff to embed compliant fire safety practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align fire safety controls and systems with company strategy.
• Organise and conduct follow-up visits and evidence reviews to confirm compliance.
• Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Fire Safety and Health & Safety.

About You

• Qualification in Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent)
• Applied knowledge of UK fire safety legislation (RRO 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022)
• Good understanding of UK fire safety legislation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good MS Office skills and strong attention to detail
• Membership of an accredited fire protection organisation (desirable)
• Valid UK driving licence

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:  

• Personal private health care   
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)  
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more  
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay 
• Bonus scheme    
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.    

Inclusion at Anglian Water:   

We value the representation & diversity within our communities. Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.       

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now to join Anglian Water’s Health and Safety Team as a Fire Risk Assessor and help us deliver safer workplaces for everyone.

Closing date: Sunday 29th March

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