Senior FRAEW Consultant

  • Brandon James
  • 11/11/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior FRAEW Consultant Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls Fa ade Fire Safety Building Safety

A well-established and growing fire safety consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior FRAEW Consultant to join their specialist team.

The consultancy provides expert fire safety and building safety services across a wide range of residential and commercial properties throughout the UK.

The successful Senior FRAEW Consultant will have extensive experience assessing external wall systems, identifying fa ade-related fire risks and delivering detailed Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in accordance with PAS 9980.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior FRAEW Consultant looking to take on complex projects, provide technical expertise and play a key role within an expanding specialist consultancy.



The Senior FRAEW Consultant's Role

  • Undertake detailed FRAEW assessments in accordance with PAS 9980.

  • Assess external wall systems, cladding materials, insulation and fa ade construction.

  • Identify fire risks associated with external wall systems on high-rise and complex buildings.

  • Produce comprehensive FRAEW reports with clear findings and recommendations.

  • Review building documentation, fa ade specifications and intrusive investigation findings.

  • Provide technical guidance to clients regarding external wall fire safety and remediation.

  • Work closely with fire engineers, building surveyors and other technical specialists.

  • Support and mentor junior consultants where required.



The Senior FRAEW Consultant

  • Extensive experience completing FRAEW assessments and external wall fire risk appraisals.

  • Strong technical understanding of fa ade systems, cladding and external wall construction.

  • Excellent working knowledge of PAS 9980 and relevant UK fire safety legislation.

  • Experience assessing high-rise residential and complex buildings.

  • Relevant degree in Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline.

  • Professional membership or chartership with a relevant body (such as IFE, RICS or CABE) is desirable.

  • Proven ability to independently manage complex FRAEW projects.

  • Excellent technical report writing and client-facing skills.



In Return?

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.

  • Opportunity to work on complex external wall and fa ade projects.

  • Clear opportunities for career progression.

  • Supportive, technically experienced team.

  • Continued professional development and training.

  • Opportunity to influence the growth of a specialist fire safety consultancy.

If you are an experienced Senior FRAEW Consultant with a strong background in external walls and fa ades, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

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