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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.

We recruit for permanent, contract and interim Fire Safety positions across all levels of seniority. Our network includes professionals experienced in fire risk assessment, fire compliance, building safety management and large estate fire strategies.

Fire Risk Assessment Roles

  • Fire Risk Assessor

  • Senior Fire Risk Assessor

  • Lead Fire Risk Assessor

  • Fire Risk Assessment Consultant

  • Type 1–4 FRA Specialists

  • PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessors

  • Compartmentation Surveyors

  • Fire Door Inspectors

 

Fire Safety Advisory & Management Roles

  • Fire Safety Advisor

  • Fire Safety Officer

  • Fire Safety Coordinator

  • Fire Safety Manager

  • Senior Fire Safety Manager

  • Fire Compliance Manager

  • Head of Fire Safety

  • Director of Fire Safety

 

Building Safety & Residential Compliance Roles

  • Building Safety Advisor

  • Building Safety Manager

  • Resident Safety Specialist

  • Fire Safety Case File Specialist

  • Building Safety Coordinator (BSR-related roles)

  • Safety Case Report Specialists

 

Fire Safety Consultancy & Technical Roles

  • Fire Strategy Consultant

  • Fire Engineering Support (non-chartered)

  • Fire Safety Auditor

  • Fire Safety Trainer

  • Evacuation Planning Specialist

  • Emergency Planning & Resilience Advisor

 

Specialist Compliance & Technical Safety Roles

  • Fire Compartmentation Specialist

  • Fire Stopping Inspector

  • Fire Safety Project Manager

  • Fire Safety Compliance Lead

  • Estates Fire Compliance Specialist

  • Fire Door Specialist

  • FRA Programme Manager

 

These professionals often bring experience in:

  • FRA methodologies (PAS 79)

  • Fire strategies (concept and implementation)

  • Compartmentation and passive fire issues

  • Active fire safety systems

  • Fire door inspections and surveys

  • Emergency evacuation planning

  • Regulatory fire safety frameworks

  • Large estate compliance (housing, healthcare, education, public sector, commercial)

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.

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