Fire Risk Assessor | Full Time | North London | Up to £50,000

Osterna, part of RMG and Places for People Group, is looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor.

This is a permanent, full-time role covering North London and surrounding areas. The salary is up to £50,000, depending on experience. The role also includes a £4,500 car allowance and an up to 10% performance-related bonus.

You will work 37.5 hours per week. You will be home based when not carrying out site visits.

You will usually complete up to 10 site visits per week, Monday to Friday. Most visits will be to residential buildings. National travel may also be needed.

Osterna focuses on quality over quantity. You will have flexibility to choose which days you are on site and which days you work from home to complete reports. A rare moment of sanity in the fire risk world. Try not to startle it.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments: Inspect residential buildings and assess fire risk.
• Work across housing types: Visit traditional blocks, sheltered housing, HMOs and high-rise homes over 18 metres.
• Inspect common areas: Assess internal and external common areas in residential developments.
• Complete reports: Write clear reports with your findings and recommendations.
• Identify actions: Highlight repairs or other actions needed to keep buildings safe.
• Support property managers: Provide reports that help Property Managers and Directors take action.
• Assess health and safety: Complete suitable and sufficient health and safety assessments where required.
• Complete Type 1 and Type 3 FRAs: Carry out relevant Fire Risk Assessments as needed.
• Complete compartmentation surveys: Assess compartmentation where required.
• Apply legislation: Work in line with fire safety law and guidance.
• Support compliance: Help make sure residential common areas remain safe.
• Maintain quality: Produce accurate, detailed and useful reports.

About You

Osterna is looking for someone with:

• Fire Risk experience: Experience carrying out fire risk assessment work in residential property.
• High-rise experience: Experience assessing high-rise residential buildings.
• Driving licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• NEBOSH Fire: NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety.
• NEBOSH General: Level 3 NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• IFSM registration: NFRA register with IFSM, or willingness to work towards this.
• Type 1 and Type 3 FRA experience: Experience carrying out Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments.
• HSFRA experience: Experience undertaking suitable and sufficient Health and Safety Fire Risk Assessments.
• Compartmentation knowledge: Experience carrying out compartmentation surveys.
• Report accuracy: Strong attention to detail in written reports.
• Legal knowledge: Strong knowledge of current health and safety law.
• Fire Safety Order knowledge: Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Sector guidance knowledge: Understanding of relevant local government guidance and how it applies to residential property.
• LaCORS knowledge: LaCORS experience would be useful, but is not essential. Training will be provided.

What Osterna and RMG Offer

Osterna and RMG offer:

• Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Car allowance: £4,500.
• Bonus: Up to 10% performance-related bonus.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Home working: Home based when not on site.
• Flexible planning: Choose which days are used for visits and report writing.
• Annual leave: 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Leave options: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave each holiday year.
• Pension: Pension scheme matched up to 7%.
• Life assurance: Life assurance cover of 4 times annual salary.
• Healthcare cash plan: Free healthcare cashback plan.
• Remote GP: 24/7 access to remote GP services.
• Study support: Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications, with up to 4 study days.
• Shopping discounts: Access to Our Place Rewards through Places for People Group.
• Cashback: Cashback on online purchases and exclusive offers.

About Osterna

Osterna Limited specialises in health and safety compliance in the residential property sector.

The company is Safe Contractor approved and an NSI approved provider of compliant BAFESP205 Fire Risk Assessments across the UK.

Osterna is part of RMG and Places for People Group. The team supports residential buildings by helping identify fire risk and support safer living environments.

How to Apply

Apply online through the Places for People application process by 12 June 2026.

The application process takes around 5 minutes. You will need to upload:

• Your CV
• A supporting statement

Your supporting statement should show how you meet the role requirements.

If you have questions, contact:

recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk

Places for People may bring the closing date forward if it receives a large number of strong applications. Early applications are advised.

If you use a mobile device, make sure your CV is stored in the cloud. Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox are supported.

The organisation offers guaranteed interviews to eligible disabled, neurodiverse and Armed Forces candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Application Tips

For this Fire Risk role, focus on your residential FRA experience. Give clear examples of assessments you have carried out in blocks, HMOs, sheltered housing or high-rise buildings. Mention your NEBOSH Fire, NEBOSH General, IFSM registration or willingness to work towards it. Include experience with Type 1 and Type 3 FRAs, compartmentation surveys, report writing and the Fire Safety Order 2005. Keep your supporting statement direct and evidence-based. The assessor assessing the assessor will, tragically, expect evidence.