FRAEW Consultant

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced FRAEW Consultant to join its growing London team, working across some of the UK’s most complex residential, mixed-use, student accommodation and Higher-Risk Building projects.

This FRAEW Consultant position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of external wall fire safety, PAS 9980 assessments and Building Safety Act compliance, joining a highly regarded team of fire engineers, façade consultants, project managers and cost consultants. The successful FRAEW Consultant will take ownership of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), façade investigations and technical fire safety advice across a substantial portfolio of medium and high-risk buildings.

The consultancy has established itself as one of the UK’s leading advisors within the building safety and external wall sector, providing genuine opportunities for technical development, career progression and involvement in major remediation programmes. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The FRAEW Consultant will manage projects from instruction through to completion, delivering high-quality assessments and technical consultancy services across a diverse portfolio.

Responsibilities will include:

• Producing Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980
• Managing site investigations, intrusive surveys and material sampling programmes
• Reviewing O&M information, preparing investigation plans and coordinating specialist access contractors
• Assessing cladding systems, insulation products, cavity barriers, fire stopping and external wall construction details
• Producing detailed PAS 9980 reports and providing clear, proportionate, risk-based recommendations
• Advising clients on Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and fire safety compliance
• Supporting Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) submissions and preparing summary documentation
• Reviewing façade design information and comparing design intent against as-built conditions
• Providing technical input on remediation strategies and façade fire performance
• Working closely with fire engineers, project managers and multidisciplinary design teams
• Producing high-quality technical reports, correspondence and client-facing documentation

The successful FRAEW Consultant will combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to engage confidently with clients, contractors and project teams.

• At least 5 years’ experience within façade consultancy, fire safety consultancy or a related engineering environment
• Strong experience delivering FRAEWs and PAS 9980 assessments
• Detailed understanding of external wall construction, cladding systems, insulation products and cavity barriers
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Experience assessing medium and high-risk buildings
• Understanding of BS 8414 testing,   135 classifications and façade fire performance
• Experience reviewing design and construction information and resolving technical issues
• Degree qualified within engineering, construction or a related discipline desirable
• Professional membership with RICS, IFE, IFSM, CABE, CIBSE, SFE or similar advantageous
• RICS EWS1 External Wall Training Programme completion desirable
• Excellent report writing, stakeholder management and communication skills

• £60,000 – £75,000)
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure

If you are a FRAEW Consultant, External Wall Fire Engineer, Façade Consultant or fire safety professional considering your career opportunities, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.