.png){kind=small}
Fire Safety Recruitment
Specialists in Fire Risk, Fire Compliance and Building Safety
We help organisations hire Fire Safety professionals who protect people, property and long term business resilience. Whether you need expertise in Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Management, PAS 79 methodology, fire compliance auditing or building safety obligations, Search² delivers shortlists built around your risk profile and operational requirements.
Our network includes qualified Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Safety Advisors, Fire Safety Managers and senior leaders experienced in multi-site fire management, high-rise and residential building safety, complex commercial estates and regulated environments. We support organisations that must comply with fire safety legislation, follow structured fire compliance frameworks, complete FRA programmes and implement recommendations that reduce life safety risk.
Search² understands the technical, behavioural and regulatory demands of modern fire safety roles. We recruit professionals who can carry out fire risk assessments, develop fire strategies, manage compartmentation issues, support compliant fire safety files, oversee evacuation procedures, strengthen policy, engage with residents or building users and influence a safer organisational culture.
The Rising Demands on Fire Safety Across the UK
Fire Safety has undergone significant change. The Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety Regulations and increased scrutiny across residential, commercial and high-risk environments have pushed Fire Safety to the forefront.
Organisations now face greater accountability, more complex requirements and a higher standard of competence. Senior leaders carry more responsibility, Responsible Persons need greater clarity, and operational teams must understand what compliance really looks like day to day.
The pressure is real. Documentation grows quickly, fire risk assessments need updating, actions remain unresolved, training gaps appear and many buildings carry historical issues that need expert oversight.
Without the right professional in place, businesses struggle to keep up and risk exposure rises.
Why Recruitment Is Critical to Your Fire Safety Strategy
Policies and frameworks are important, but they only work when the right person is driving them. A competent Fire Safety professional brings structure, confidence and practical, on-the-ground control.
They reduce risk by understanding the reality of your buildings, your people and your operations. They improve the quality of fire risk assessments, manage corrective actions, guide leadership decisions and ensure that your compliance evidence stands up to scrutiny.
The right hire supports long-term safety culture and provides reassurance to residents, staff, insurers and regulators.
We help you find the people who can deliver this.
What High-Performing Fire Safety Professionals Bring
Across Fire Risk Assessment:
• Complete competent and proportionate fire risk assessments
• Identify building-specific risks that generic templates miss
• Prioritise actions clearly and practically
• Engage residents, contractors and internal teams
• Ensure assessments align with current legislation and guidance
Across Fire Safety Management and Compliance:
• Manage day-to-day compliance and statutory requirements
• Ensure fire doors, alarms, evacuation plans and maintenance schedules are up to standard
• Strengthen documentation and audit readiness
• Build clear governance and reporting pathways
• Support the Responsible Person with evidence and clarity
Across Fire Engineering or Complex Risk Environments:
• Understand compartmentation, smoke control, suppression and building design influences
• Work with surveyors, engineers and project teams
• Support remediation programmes and complex building safety challenges
Core traits across all Fire Safety roles:
• Clear and confident communication
• Ability to influence resistant or non-technical stakeholders
• Strong action tracking and follow-through
• Practical judgement, not tick-box compliance
• Calm, structured decision-making
• A focus on protecting life, property and continuity
These qualities make Fire Safety robust, reliable and ready for scrutiny.
Why Employers Choose Search² for Fire Safety Recruitment
Deep understanding of UK Fire Safety and building safety legislation
We understand the responsibilities placed on the Responsible Person, duty holders and senior leaders across housing, commercial, industrial and high-risk environments.
A strong network of Fire Safety specialists
We speak with Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Safety Managers, Fire Engineers, Consultants and Building Safety professionals across all sectors, from housing associations to commercial estates.
Focus on competence and influence
Technical competence matters, but so does the ability to engage residents, manage contractors and support leadership with practical advice.
Better compliance, reduced risk and stronger assurance
The right hire improves fire safety governance, strengthens evidence for audits and protects your organisation from unnecessary risk.
Services
Search² provides three core recruitment services that support every stage of HSEQ, Safety, Environment, Quality, ESG, Fire, CDM and Risk hiring. From Executive Search for senior leaders, to permanent team growth and rapid deployment of interim specialists, our approach is structured, specialist and built around your organisation’s needs.
In addition to recruitment, we offer consultancy services that help organisations make better decisions. This includes role benchmarking, shaping and defining new positions, out-placement support during redundancy programmes, complimentary salary benchmarking, and detailed job advert audits with optimisation recommendations.
Whether you need to hire, plan, restructure or improve your approach to attracting talent, Search² provides a complete and credible partnership for HSEQ teams.
Executive Search
Specialist search for senior HSEQ, Safety, Environment, Quality, ESG and Risk leaders. We map the market, engage passive talent and deliver high calibre shortlists for Head of, Director and strategic leadership roles.
Permanent Recruitment
Structured, targeted recruitment for mid level to senior permanent HSEQ, Safety, Environment, Quality and Risk positions. Shortlists of three to five pre screened candidates delivered quickly and accurately.
Contract & Interim Recruitment
Our Recruitment Process
FAQs - Fire Safety Recruitment
1. What types of Fire Safety roles do Search² recruit for? We recruit Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Safety Advisors, Fire Safety Managers, Senior Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Engineers, Fire Marshals, Fire Compliance Leads, Building Safety Managers, Fire Door Inspectors, Passive Fire Specialists and senior Fire Safety leaders across the UK. 2. What industries do you support with Fire Safety recruitment? We work with housing providers, local authorities, property management companies, construction firms, consultancies, manufacturing sites, education settings, healthcare organisations, commercial buildings and any organisation with Building Safety Act responsibilities. 3. Do you supply Fire Risk Assessors or Fire Safety consultants on an interim or project basis? Yes. We supply interim Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Engineers and Fire Safety Managers for FRA backlogs, high-risk building reviews, compartmentation surveys, on-site audits and urgent compliance needs. 4. What qualifications or experience do Fire Safety candidates typically have? Common qualifications include Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment diplomas, IFSM or IFE membership, the NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Fire Door Inspector training, passive fire qualifications and experience with standards such as BS 9997, BS 9999 and PAS 79. 5. How quickly can you provide Fire Safety candidates? Interim and contract Fire Safety professionals can usually be introduced within 24 to 72 hours. Permanent Fire Safety shortlists are normally delivered within 5 to 10 working days depending on the role and building risk profile. 6. Do you recruit Fire Safety Managers for high-rise and high-risk buildings? Yes. We support organisations responsible for high-rise and high-risk buildings, including housing associations and property management firms. Our candidates have experience in complex buildings, safety case files and duties under the Building Safety Act. 7. Do you recruit candidates with passive and active fire experience? Yes. We hire professionals with experience in compartmentation, fire stopping, fire doors, escape strategies, fire detection systems, alarms, sprinklers, smoke control and passive fire inspections, as well as broader FRA and fire compliance backgrounds. 8. Can you help organisations that need support with the Building Safety Act or Fire Safety Act? Yes. We work with organisations that require specialists in safety case creation, golden thread responsibilities, building registration, accountable person duties and high-risk building compliance. 9. What makes Search² a specialist in Fire Safety recruitment? Fire Safety is a highly regulated, technical sector where competency is critical. We understand FRA frameworks, sector legislation, competency requirements and what good looks like in Fire Safety roles. This allows us to deliver accurate, well-qualified shortlists quickly. 10. Do you support candidates looking for Fire Safety roles? Yes. We support Fire Safety professionals who are looking for new opportunities. We offer market insights, CV support, interview preparation and introductions to reputable employers in the Fire and Building Safety sector.