Principal People

About the Company

Principal People is one of the UK’s leading Health, Safety, Environment and Quality specialist recruitment consultancies. Established in 1986 we have grown to become one of the most reputable and well known dedicated HSEQ organisation operating nationwide. “We place people of principle, who protect people and the environment” We have extensive experience and a proven track record of offering tailored solutions for permanent and contract requirements. We supply Health Safety Environment and Quality professionals across all industry sectors with each consultant focusing on a particular vertical market allowing greater depth of knowledge and understanding. Principal People work alongside a mix of clients from Global FTSE100 and FTSE250 companies down to SMEs and pride ourselves on understanding your individual business needs, both technically and personally to ensure success which lasts. We believe in building lasting relationships that are founded on a shared knowledge or requirements and skills. This is the key to our success. We are always looking to talk with talented HSEQ Professionals, if you want to discuss your next career move then call us on 01252 759162 and one of our dedicated consultants will assist.

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Company Name

Principal People

Job Title

Interim Fire Risk Assessor

Job Description

**Job Title** Interim Fire Risk Assessor **Role Summary** A six‑month, IR35‑inside contract to perform fire risk assessments (FRAs) in complex, high‑risk environments for an education establishment. The role includes delivering FRAs, supporting the implementation of a new assessment regime, writing reports, and providing fire safety guidance to estates and health & safety teams. **Expectations** - Deliver accurate, high‑quality FRAs within agreed deadlines. - Advise and collaborate with stakeholders across diverse teams. - Ensure compliance with current UK fire safety legislation. - Flexibly respond to short‑notice requests and adjust to evolving project needs. **Key Responsibilities** - Conduct FRAs for niche, high‑risk facilities (e.g., science‑technology laboratories, specialized research spaces). - Develop and write detailed FRA reports, ensuring clarity for technical and non‑technical audiences. - Support the rollout of the organisation’s new fire risk assessment regime. - Liaise with estates, health & safety, and other internal stakeholders to share fire safety advice and best practices. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards. - Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of fire safety issues raised by the team. **Required Skills** - Strong FRA experience in complex, high‑risk settings. - Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical staff. - Problem‑solving and pragmatic decision‑making under pressure. - Proficiency in using assessment software and drafting comprehensive reports. - Excellent time‑management, with the capacity to handle multiple assessments simultaneously. **Required Education & Certifications** - Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma (essential). - Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE); graduate or higher membership preferred. - Current knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and regulations. ---

Oxford, United kingdom

On site

19-11-2025