Senior FRAEW Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy based in the City of London is seeking a Senior FRAEW Surveyor to manage Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and necessary qualifications. This role offers between £60,000 and £75,000 per annum, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including private medical cover and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical, dental, and optical cover

Enhanced holiday and flexibility policies

Funded CPD and professional membership support

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of direct experience in FRAEW assessments.
• Strong working knowledge of PAS 9980 and Building Safety Act principles.
• Confident in managing client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls.
• Guide junior surveyors and contribute to quality assurance reviews.
• Work closely with design teams and enforcing authorities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical reporting skills

Risk-based approach

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Level 6 RICS Certificate in External Wall Systems

Professional membership (IFE, IFSM)

Job description

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 – £75,000 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.

01628 334713

Reference #SM1026

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