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External Walls Fire Engineer

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 55000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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An ambitious and fast-growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced External Wall Fire Engineer to join their expanding London team. This is an opportunity for an External Wall Fire Engineer to step into a business with genuine momentum, a strong pipeline of complex residential and mixed-use projects, and leadership that is heavily invested in long-term growth. This consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially aware advice without compromising on technical quality. The External Wall Fire Engineer will be joining a collaborative environment with direct access to senior leadership, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact on the business.

Job Responsibility

  • Producing Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in line with PAS 9980
  • Reviewing façade systems, cladding materials, cavity barriers and fire stopping details
  • Providing clear, proportionate and risk-based technical advice to clients and stakeholders
  • Supporting wider fire engineering and fire strategy projects where required
  • Liaising with housing providers, developers, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing towards technical development within the team
  • Keeping up to date with evolving legislation, guidance and industry best practice

Requirements

  • Experience delivering FRAEWs and external wall assessments within a consultancy environment
  • Strong knowledge of PAS 9980, Building Safety Act requirements and UK fire safety legislation
  • Understanding of cladding systems, cavity barriers, insulation products and façade construction
  • Experience producing detailed technical reports and communicating findings clearly
  • A pragmatic and commercially aware approach to problem solving
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Professional membership with IFE, IFSM, RICS or similar desirable

What we offer

  • Hybrid/Remote working and flexible hours
  • 9-day fortnight
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Support with professional memberships and CPD
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