Senior FRAEW Surveyor

Location: Clerkenwell

Senior FRAEW Surveyor opportunities don't come much better than this. A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy is expanding their fire safety team and now seeks a confident and capable Senior FRAEW Surveyor to to take charge of high-impact, technically complex fire safety projects across the residential and mixed-use sectors. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced FRAEW Surveyor looking to step into a visible, client-facing, leadership role with national reach.

Working within a forward-thinking, employee-led business, the Senior FRAEW Surveyor will play a key role in shaping and delivering specialist assessments aligned with the PAS 9980 framework. With a national client base and significant growth in the demand for external wall fire risk appraisals, this is a pivotal hire for the business and a fantastic platform for a skilled and experienced FRAEW professional.

The Senior FRAEW Surveyor's Role

The Senior FRAEW Surveyor will manage the delivery of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), taking the lead on a range of complex instructions. The role involves close client liaison, report authoring, regulatory interpretation, and providing proportionate, risk-based recommendations.

Guide junior surveyors and contribute to quality assurance reviews
Work closely with design teams, housing providers, and enforcing authorities
Support wider fire consultancy projects including compartmentation and fire strategies
Remain up to date with legislation and promote industry best practice

The Senior FRAEW Surveyor

Minimum 2-3 years' direct experience in FRAEW assessments
Strong working knowledge of PAS 9980 and Building Safety Act principles
NEBOSH Fire Certificate, FPA C05, or equivalent fire qualification essential
Level 6 RICS Certificate in External Wall Systems (EWS) highly desirable (or in view)
Professional membership (IFE, IFSM, or similar) required
Strong communication and technical reporting skills
Able to apply a proportionate, risk-led approach
Confident managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff

In Return?

£60,000 - £80,000 per annum
Hybrid working with national project exposure
Private medical, dental, and optical cover
Enhanced holiday and flexibility policies
Career progression within a growing fire safety team
Funded CPD and professional membership support
Employee-owned structure with genuine team collaboration

If you are a Senior FRAEW Surveyor or fire safety professional with FRAEW experience and considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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