Facade Fire Engineer: EWS1/FRAEW Specialist (Hybrid)

Carriera; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Professional development and training

Support towards Chartered status

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

5 day annual leave rollover option

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Carriera Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer or Fire Consultant to support External Wall System assessments, FRAEW and EWS1 reporting for residential and mixed-use projects. You’ll work with surveyors, engineers and project teams to provide proportionate, risk-based advice on façade fire performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of PAS 9980, EWS1 and Approved Document B, plus experience in assessing cladding systems and fire stopping, with clear reporting and client engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering FRAEW and/or EWS1 assessments.
• Background as a Fire Engineer or Fire Consultant (not FRA-only).
• Strong knowledge of PAS 9980, EWS1 and Approved Document B.
• Ability to assess cladding systems, insulation, cavity barriers and fire stopping.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of External Wall System assessments including FRAEW/EWS1 reporting.
• Collaborate with surveyors, engineers and project teams to provide risk-based advice.
• Prepare clear technical reports and engage confidently with clients.

Skills

FRAEW/EWS1 assessments

Fire Engineer / Fire Consultant

PAS 9980 knowledge

EWS1 knowledge

Cladding systems assessment

Insulation & fire stopping knowledge

Technical reporting & client liaison

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Carriera Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Engineer or Fire Consultant to support External Wall System assessments, FRAEW and EWS1 reporting for residential and mixed-use projects. You’ll work with surveyors, engineers and project teams to provide proportionate, risk-based advice on façade fire performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of PAS 9980, EWS1 and Approved Document B, plus experience in assessing cladding systems and fire stopping, with clear reporting and client engagement