Location: Bedford (Hybrid – Office, Home Based and on site, with regular travel to sites expected across the UK)
Salary: circa £26,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: During initial 3-6 months Part-time, Mon-Wed (22.5-24 hours) increasing to Full Time, Monday to Friday (37.5–40 hours)
About Us
Gilfillan Murray Consulting Ltd is an independent fire safety and building compliance consultancy providing specialist technical advice across residential, commercial, healthcare, education and public sector buildings throughout the UK. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, we deliver practical, evidence-based solutions in fire safety, building safety and technical compliance, helping our clients to manage risk, achieve regulatory compliance and create safety buildings through clear, proportionate, defensible and technically robust advice.
Job Summary
Gilfillan Murray Consulting Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Fire Risk Assessor and Building Safety Consultant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual seeking to build a long-term career in fire safety and building compliance consultancy.
As a Trainee Fire Risk Assessor and Building Safety Consultant, you will initially work alongside our highly experienced Principal Consultant/Director, receiving structured training, mentoring and hands-on experience. This will enable you develop practical knowledge and skills applicable across a wide range of fire safety and building compliance services. It is expected that with experience you will progress towards undertaking your own inspections, preparing reports, and managing projects under supervision. You will receive ongoing professional development, exposure to a diverse portfolio of buildings and support towards industry recognised qualifications providing a clear pathway to becoming a competent Fire Risk Assessor and Building Safety Consultant.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments.
- Carry out site inspections and photographic surveys.
- Assist with fire door inspections and condition surveys.
- Assist with compartmentation and passive fire protection inspections.
- Prepare draft Fire Risk Assessment reports.
- Review drawings and building information.
- Record inspection findings accurately using digital systems.
- Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and managing agents.
- Assist with Fire Safety Reviews and retrospective Fire Strategies.
- Maintain accurate project records.
- Travel throughout the UK as required.
As experience develops, responsibilities will expand to include Fire Strategies, Building Safety Case support, technical evaluations, passive fire protection inspections and broader building safety consultancy work.
Training and Development
A structured development programme will be provided, including mentoring. Training will include:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Building Regulations and Approved Document B
- Fire door inspections
- Passive fire protection
- Means of escape assessments
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting fundamentals
- Report writing and technical communication
- Building Safety Act awareness
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Support will also be provided towards recognised industry qualifications where appropriate.
Essential Requirements
- Strong interest in fire safety and the built environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Strong work ethic including an ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
- Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away overnight
- Ability to safely undertake the physical aspects of the role, including climbing ladders, using hand and power tools, working at height and/or from mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), and accessing confined and/or restricted areas, in accordance with company health and safety procedures and site-specific safety requirements.
Desirable
Applicants from the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
- Building Surveying
- Construction
- Architectural Technology
- Compliance
- Building Safety
- Facilities Management
- Passive Fire Protection
- Health and Safety
Previous fire safety experience is advantageous but not essential.
What We Offer
- Salary of circa £26,000–£32,000
- Flexible, remote working with travel across the UK and an opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects
- Paid mileage and expenses
- Structured career progression
- Professional mentoring, ongoing CPD and funded training
- Support towards recognised industry qualifications
- Company pension
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Private health insurance
How To Apply
Please apply via email to [email protected] with the following:
- Current CV
- Covering letter (written in your own words and not more than two pages) explaining:
a. Why you want to pursue a career in fire safety and building safety consultancy and what you hope to achieve in the profession
b. How your personal qualities, experience and qualifications make you suitable for this position
c. Describe one recent fire safety or building safety issue, incident or regulatory change that has interested you, and explain why you believe it is important
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford
