Fire Safety Consultant

Company overview

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland’s Environment & Safety division delivers specialist support in environmental, health and safety, and compliance. The team helps organisations control risk, protect people, and reduce environmental harm through services such as environmental monitoring, water safety and hygiene solutions, Legionella risk assessments, water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments, workplace exposure monitoring, and advisory support on regulatory and sustainability matters. The work is grounded in science-based methods and modern tools to provide reliable data, practical recommendations, and compliant solutions for clients.

Role summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Fire Safety Consultant to join its growing Environment & Safety team in support of expansion across Ireland. This position is suited to someone who is confident handling fire risk work and who may want to step into a more senior role over time. The role offers scope to influence a developing team, broaden client relationships, and contribute to business growth while keeping buildings and occupants safer.

What you will do

• Carry out detailed fire risk assessments.
• Complete surveys covering fire compartmentation and integrity.
• Inspect fire doors and assess their condition and performance.
• Advise clients on fire safety matters and statutory compliance.
• Review plans and support fire safety decision-making.
• Develop, audit, and improve management procedures related to fire safety.
• Deliver clear and engaging fire safety training.
• Prepare thorough reports within required deadlines and quality standards.
• Help clients understand the relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify hazards and risks, then recommend practical measures to reduce them to an acceptable level.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of current experience carrying out full and comprehensive fire risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and the fire safety requirements associated with them.
• Knowledge of relevant fire safety guidance documents.
• Good understanding of compartmentation in construction, including floors, walls, doors, fire stopping systems, penetration sealing products and techniques, and fire/smoke dampers.
• Detailed knowledge of British Standards relating to fire safety installations, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, signage, extinguishers, and suppression systems.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess associated risks, and propose effective controls.
• Experience producing detailed reports using company templates to agreed timescales and KPI targets.
• Ability to guide clients through statutory fire safety requirements while maintaining high service standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Electric car scheme where applicable.
• Employee recognition initiatives.
• Support for family-friendly working needs.
• Retail discount offers.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Opportunity to work with a Disability Confident accredited employer.
• Access to training, mentorship, and development opportunities from day one.
• Flexibility to work on local, national, or global projects, and in office-based, remote, or hybrid arrangements.

Additional information

SOCOTEC describes itself as a place where employees can build their careers in a traditional path or across multiple disciplines. The organisation highlights its broader mission of helping create a safer and more sustainable world through testing, inspection, certification, and specialist advisory services. It also notes a commitment to investing in innovative solutions that keep social and environmental concerns central to its work.

Growth opportunity

This role is positioned as a strong next step for someone who wants future progression into a more senior leadership position, with the chance to help shape a team and develop a wider client base in Ireland over time.