Senior Fire Risk Appraisal Surveyor. LilyLifestyle

Senior FRAEW Surveyor opportunities don't come much better than this. A rapidly expanding 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 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

• 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

• 60,000 - 80,000 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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