Principal Fire Risk Assessor (Principal FRA Consultant)
Location: London
Base Salary: £75,000 – £85,000
Reports to: Technical Director – Fire Consultancy
About Harmony Fire
Harmony Fire is one of the UK’s most respected life-safety organisations, delivering fire risk assessment, engineering and consultancy services that help clients create safer, fully compliant buildings. We are committed to raising the standard of fire safety within the built environment through technical excellence, innovation and values-driven leadership.
We are expanding a new Fire Consultancy business unit, designed to establish Harmony as one of the leading fire safety consultancies in the UK. Our consultancy teams work on high-risk residential buildings, complex housing portfolios, external wall systems and strategic compliance challenges.
Joining at this stage places you at the forefront of shaping a national FRA service — building best practice, influencing methodology, mentoring assessors and supporting Harmony’s ambition to become a market leader in life-safety consultancy.
About the Role
As Principal Fire Risk Assessor, you will act as a senior technical specialist within the Consultancy division, leading on complex FRAs, guiding FRA methodology, and ensuring high-quality outputs across a broad portfolio of buildings.
You will support a team of assessors, lead validation for BAFE SP205, and act as a senior point of contact for clients with complex or sensitive fire safety challenges. The role offers significant strategic influence and the opportunity to help shape a high-growth consultancy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of complex Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 Fire Risk Assessments
- Apply deep knowledge of the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022
- Ensure compliance with BS 9991:2025 and BS 9792:2025
- Act as a qualified and experienced FRA validator to BAFE SP205
- Mentor assessors and provide internal technical guidance
- Support external wall and high-rise building assessments
- Conduct H&S risk assessments where required
- Manage key client relationships and technical discussions
- Use digital fire risk inspection tools to capture site evidence
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the FRA service model
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering FRAs
- Tier 3 on the IFSM Fire Risk Assessor Register
- Level 4 fire safety qualification required
- Experienced FRA Validator (BAFE SP205)
- Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, including BS 9991:2025 and BS 9792:2025
- Experience managing small technical teams
- Proficient using digital evidence platforms
- Strong communication and client management skills
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently
Benefits
- Unlimited holiday
- Private medical scheme
- Bonus scheme
- European trips and company events
- Takeaway Friday, snacks and refreshments
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced family policies
- Team social budget
- Pension scheme
Our Values
- Athletes Grit – Determination, resilience and drive to deliver excellence
- Captains Duty – Accountability, leadership and ownership
- Fun Loving Heart – Positivity, energy and genuine support for others