Principal Fire Surveyor (FRAEW)

Our client are looking to appoint an experienced external wall Surveying, Fire engineer. This

is an opportunity to join our experienced consultancy fire engineering and surveying consultancy

team. The position is full time with allowance for current, relevant studies with immediate start.

Salary is dependent on experience as negotiable, based on accreditation, qualifications and

experience.

The applicant should hold 3 or more of the following:

• Degree level qualification in fire engineering, building survey, Building/Civil Engineering

• Minimum 5 years relative experience in a consultancy or similar environment

• Be aware of appropriate legislation including Part B and design guidance for use in the UK.

• Worked on high-risk buildings with an awareness of the full life cycle of fire safety; from

design through to handover.

• Be aware of the RIBA stages of work 2020, HSE Gateway, Building Safety Acts 2022, PAS 9980

and EWS1 assessment

The applicant should also have following skills & Experience:

• Have experience in report writing and engaging across various parties; including colleagues

and clients.

• The right candidate will have worked in leadership roles or been a senior member within

their experience.

• You will have positive communication skills, be collaborative, and be creative and engaging

with an ability to multitask projects concurrently, providing deliverables as per your Job.

The applicant should have a willing, positive attitude to learning, where applicable, and have the

ability to negotiate discussions with contractors in site-based fire engineering studies. The ability to

work well as part of a team is also important. Knowledge of EWS1 surveys and processes will be

advantageous but not essential, as training will be offered. The candidate should also hold a driving

licence. They should have flexibility, be confident and within areas of construction pathology, have

undertaken studies in producing detailed drawings and writing reports.

Further requirements are as detailed below;

• Knowledge of Building Regulation Approved Document B is preferred;

• Understanding of external wall façade systems and be able to identify key external wall

construction features;

• Ability to carry out intrusive surveys;

• Understand construction materials with a general understanding of performance;

• Excellent report writing skills;

• Prepared to travel both nationally and internationally with periodic overnight stays;

Full support and training will be provided

The role will require autonomous working with a flexibility of at home, office, and site inspections.

The role is client focused, candidates are expected to build strong relationships with project

stakeholders and contractors and have a professional presentable attitude.

In return they will offer the right candidate:

1. A competitive salary

2. A chance to work with leading industry contractors, local authority, property practices and

development management companies

3. Exposure to amazing commercial and residential projects

4. Opportunity to excel your career in our large, but family environment company

5. Optional opportunities to travel abroad

6. Great Annual Bonus scheme (subject to 12 months enrolment)

7. Company car scheme following completion of probation period (optional)

8. Gym membership

9. Applicable professional self-development courses chartership support

10. Training and development with career opportunities within a growing consultancy

11. Flexible working from home

12. Well-being lifestyle balance support 20 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas 23rd dec

– 2nd Jan