Senior FRAEW Surveyor

Brandon James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy seeks a Senior FRAEW Surveyor to manage Fire Risk Appraisals for external walls across the UK. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of PAS 9980. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits, including private medical coverage. If interested, please contact the hiring manager.

Benefits

Private medical, dental, and optical cover

Enhanced holiday and flexibility policies

Career progression opportunities

Funded CPD and professional membership support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs).
• Author reports and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Guide junior surveyors and conduct quality assurance reviews.

Skills

FRAEW assessments

PAS 9980 knowledge

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Client relationship management

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Level 6 RICS Certificate in External Wall Systems

Professional membership (IFE, IFSM, or similar)

Job description

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 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 - 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.

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Reference

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