Principal Consultant 

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems. But with peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

As Principal Consultant you will be operating as a senior manager, expected to support, and Lead as directed, in the successful delivery of high-quality fire risk assessments, as commissioned through Bellrock brands.

At Principal level you support the Head of FRA in the delivery of the fire risk assessment Service whilst developing the team, individuals and Service offerings, and including upholding and ensuring Others abide to the company and professional bodies code of conduct and culture.

Within role, it is expected that Principal Consultants develop and mentor members of the fire risk assessment team, and other fire safety teams where needed, through the coordination and delivery of CPD activities, undertaking technical Quality Control (QC) peer review work for employee report submissions, and acting as a focal point for technical fire safety queries.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way

And as a Principal Consultant with Oakleaf, you’ll do it by…

• Oversee the delivery of projects, providing and maintaining a technically compliant service and high quality deliverable.
• Manage the day to day delivery of work for self and Others.
• Act as the focal point for project engagements, assigning tasks to senior/fire risk assessors and managing the successful delivery of the project(s).
• Assist in the creation and development of reporting outputs, survey methodologies and project management tasks.
• Assist in supporting sustainable Service growth, statutory compliance and governance, client and staff retention, and development of our client base.
• Management and coordination of resources to ensure effective utilisation of team members through the scheduling of workforce and reporting on performance, risks and opportunities to the Head of FRA.
• Support development of colleagues, where appropriate, so they have the skills and motivation to undertake their roles; including delivery of content at Fire Division CPD events.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Principal Consultant, you’ll need…

• High degree of direction, self-reliance, assertiveness, passion and enthusiasm to succeed.
• Creates new and imaginative approaches to work related issues. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions.
• Personal motivation – enthusiastic and willing to improve, commits self to work hard towards goals.
• Good understanding of business risk and opportunities, whilst interpreting business needs and championing decisive action.
• Mentors and provides guidance to other fire risk assessors in supporting their development.
• Displays strong planning, communication, and people skills together with a “hands-on” approach. 
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, ability to influence diverse groups and engage both internally and externally; has passion and enthusiasm to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including a good telephone manner ensuring client relationships are constantly met with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and manage working time effectively.
• Maintain sound understanding of current legislation to advise clients accordingly.
• Have strong report writing skills and a keen eye for attention to detail.
• Good negotiation skills based on technical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Third party accredited as a fire risk assessor (either with IFSM – Tier 3, IFE, FRACs or similar)
• Holds Level 4 Fire Safety qualification, preferably relating to fire risk assessment
• Sound knowledge of fire safety and fire risk, with a minimum of 5-years experience.