Fabric Engineer (Carpentry Background – Fire Door Focus)

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Fabric Engineer with a carpentry background to manage maintenance and repair works across multiple sites in Central London. The role emphasizes fire door installation and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar position, strong communication skills, and relevant trade qualifications. Competitive salary and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Work with an established FM provider on prestigious commercial contracts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fabric Engineer or Carpenter within the commercial or FM sector.
• Experience installing and repairing fire doors (BM TRADA knowledge desirable).
• Broad understanding of building fabric maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building fabric maintenance and remedial works across commercial sites.
• Install, repair, and adjust fire doors in line with BM TRADA standards.
• Inspect and identify any faults, damage, or non-compliance on existing doors.

Skills

Experience as a Fabric Engineer

Fire door installation skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Engineer (Carpentry Background – Fire Door Focus) | Location: Central London (covering 4 commercial sites) | Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum | Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

CBW are proud to be working with a leading facilities management company that delivers and maintains a wide range of engineering and building services across the commercial sector throughout London, the South, and the North regions.

Role Overview

As a Fabric Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of building fabric maintenance and repair works, with a particular focus on fire door installation and remedial work. You’ll ensure all carpentry and associated tasks meet compliance, safety, and quality standards in line with BM TRADA and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out building fabric maintenance and remedial works across 4 commercial sites in Central London.
• Install, repair, and adjust fire doors in line with BM TRADA standards.
• Inspect and identify any faults, damage, or non-compliance on existing doors and other joinery elements.
• Complete documentation and compliance reports accurately.
• Support site managers and liaise with clients to ensure smooth delivery of works.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all tasks.
• Undertake general carpentry and other minor building fabric duties as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Fabric Engineer or Carpenter within the commercial or FM sector.
• Experience installing and repairing fire doors (BM TRADA knowledge desirable).
• Broad understanding of building fabric maintenance.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• CSCS card and relevant trade qualifications preferred.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and confident working independently across multiple sites.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work with an established FM provider on prestigious commercial contracts