MGR are a family run business providing fire safety consulting services across the whole of UK & Ireland, we operate at the forefront of current practice and stay in touch with all relevant regulatory and legislative changes in fire safety.
As a family and a wider business team we complement each other’s abilities greatly, with over 30 years of combined experience within the built environment we provide expert assessments, surveys, strategies etc. Together we deliver the perfect blend of experience and youth in all areas of our business, this allows us to take several different perspectives on issues and situations that arise.
MGR offers a complete fire safety package, delivered by suitably qualified professionals, offering solutions for those responsible for building safety who find themselves up against fast-paced and often complicated changes in advice and legislation.
We offer fully accredited, third-party inspections for fire risk assessments (BAFE SP205), fire door inspections and fire stopping / compartmentation surveys. Whether your requirement is for a single building, or a full estate, our expert teams are on hand to deliver detailed surveys nationwide.
With broad, multi-sector experience, we specialise in delivering inspections in occupied buildings, providing our clients with all the information needed to make informed decisions on how to maintain passive fire safety in their buildings.
BAFE SP205 is a third-party accreditation scheme approved by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). The scheme has been developed by a group of industry experts to assist the Responsible Person (or Duty Holder in Scotland) to ensure that they meet the requirements for Fire Risk Assessments under the following legislation:
It sets specific criteria for the approved fire safety consultancy to meet in terms of the competency of its assessors in completing fire risk assessments, those delegated to validate the reports as well as the company’s management standards and work processes.
Fire Risk Assessor
Office Administrator
We have directly managed, and been responsible for, all aspects of building and fire safety across a wide range of portfolios from student accommodation to healthcare and social housing. Delivering technical and general advice and conducting risk assessments and surveys for clients across the public & private sectors.
With a wealth of experience managing and maintaining a diverse range of buildings over the years, and working throughout the public and private sectors, we have gained a complete insight into both client and contractor perspectives. We have handled pre / post build advice and oversight, including the PC hand over of several buildings (student accommodation).
We are qualified and competent in all aspects of our business, including fire technical advice & risk assessments, we are accredited to BAFE SP205 (Life safety fire risk assessment), and our assessors are all members the Institute of Fire Safety managers and our team have a wealth of experience and expertise covering every aspect of building & fire safety pre and post occupation.
Advise clients, designers and construction companies on likely imminent changes to the fire and building regulations within the UK
Act as “Building Safety Manager” as required under the new Fire Services Bill
Carry out; fire risk assessment, door & compartmentation surveys.
Deliver pre-build and post occupation technical advice & guidance across all aspects of building delivery & occupation
Produce specific building or whole site fire risk strategies for new or existing properties. Work with Architects to agree pre-build fire strategies for planning / local fire and rescue approval
Liaise with building design and construction teams pre – build / refurbishment to ensure that all required systems and post occupancy requirements are considered at an early stage ensuring that costly simple mistakes / omissions do not occur prior to build / refurbishment stage
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With many years of experience within the built environment I started MGR in October 2018 to deliver a business with a clear set of values aimed at driving up fire safety throughout the built environment and beyond. Working with the life safety working group (IWFM) I have contributed to all aspects of regulatory reform and many consultations since the beginning of 2019.
MGR, I am proud to say, is now at the forefront of all regulatory & legislative changes in fire safety, we deliver an expert service which is clear and relevant. We have invested heavily in software development to ensure we can be efficient while still delivering excellent service, we are continually updating our service delivery models to ensure we stay ahead of all current and future changes to the fire safety regulations and legislation.
Working in the built environment I have a Batchelors Degree in Facilities Management (BA Hons), I am a tier 3 fire risk assessor (NFRAR), a full member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE – MIFireE) and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM – MIFSM), and Diploma in fire door inspection under the National Woodworking Federation Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS- DipFD).
I conduct fire safety strategies for all types of buildings including new, refurbishment and retrospective reports.
BA(Hons); MIFireE; MIFSM; DipFD / Tier 3 fire risk assessment (NFRAR)
Jane has extensive office management and accounts experience of over 20 years, and delivers a wealth of accounts, logistics and scheduling experience. Jane is also my wife and ensures that all elements of our financial process is well managed.
Callum (my son), has several years buildings maintenance experience, working in schools and the student accommodation market. Callum was the senior maintenance engineer within a 500+ bed student accommodation previously, covering all aspects of maintenance and safety, including mechanical & electrical, fabric and infrastructure.
After spending 2 years training (part time @ evenings, weekends, and days off), as a fire risk assessor with MGR. He completed his final training and examination, in fire risk assessment,
with Colin Todd & Associates in September 2019. Callum joined the team full time in 2020 and brought with him a new dynamic. Callum was promoted to Senior Fire Risk Assessor last year and is a Tier 3 fire risk assessor (NFRAR) he is also member of The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM – TIFSM) and has since completed his fire door inspection Diploma under the fire door inspection scheme (FDIS – DipFD).
Callum runs our day to day operational process handling all elements of fire risk assessment, fire door and compartmentation surveys. Callum has started a fire engineering degree (January 2023), with a view to adding additional resource to the business in the fire strategy market.
Zoe (my daughter) has spent several years running student accommodation where she ensured their safe operation, which gives her a unique insight (understanding peoples interaction with buildings is key to identifying potential fire risks), into the precise requirements of carrying out “suitable & sufficient” fire risk assessments.
She completed her final training & examination, in fire risk assessment, with Colin Todd & Associates in November 2021, Zoe has quickly established herself as a very competent fire risk assessor and door inspector.
Zoe is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM – TIFSM) and has since completed her fire door inspection Diploma under the fire door inspection scheme (FDIS – DipFD).
Jodie joined the team in June 2022 she is Callum’s partner, Jodie runs our office including work scheduling, pricing, and information sharing. She is valuable member of the team who has taken the constant day to day background workloads from my shoulders and Jodie delivers an excellent level of service for us and our clients.
