EWS1 & FRAEW Consultant

Bellrock is the trusted challenger in UK property services. Driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people, we are redefining how real estate is managed. Since 2003, our people‑first and technology‑led approach has helped organisations across the UK transform their estates into high-performance, sustainable environments. Through our integrated service model—spanning Technologies, Consulting, Critical Engineering & Jordon, and Intelligent Asset Care—we deliver compliance, quality, and operational excellence while reducing cost and carbon impact.

The EWS1 & FRAEW Consultant role is responsible for delivering technically robust assessments of external wall systems on multi‑occupied residential properties, supporting both mortgage underwriting and fire safety compliance. You will carry out External Wall System assessments, complete EWS1 forms for lenders where required, and undertake Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in accordance with PAS 9980, incorporating risk‑based analysis that supports building safety duties under the Fire Safety Act 2021. You will work collaboratively with internal fire engineers, clients, and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality surveys and reports that meet industry standards.

How will you be the change?

• Conducting detailed external wall system surveys, including intrusive and non‑intrusive inspection of cladding, insulation, balconies, cavity barriers and fire stopping systems.
• Producing compliant EWS1 assessments and completing EWS1 forms in accordance with recognised guidance issued by RICS and industry stakeholders, ensuring suitability of signatory competence and professional indemnity status.
• Undertaking Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in line with PAS 9980, incorporating documentation review, site inspection, material identification, risk grading and proportionate risk conclusions.
• Preparing clear, evidence‑based technical reports, including conclusions, ratings and recommendations for remediation, safeguarding and ongoing wall management.
• Applying technical judgement against statutory and non‑statutory benchmarks, including fire safety legislation, RICS practice guidance, BS standards and PAS 9980 methodology.
• Liaising with building owners, managing agents, lenders, valuers and internal project teams to ensure surveys are completed safely, efficiently and with appropriate stakeholder communication.
• Ensuring survey outputs are defensible, transparent and supported by appropriate records, photographs and sampling where required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of survey methodology, templates and quality control processes.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date professional competence and credentials in EWS1 and FRAEW assessment practice.

What does it take?

• Membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, IFE, CABE, ICE, CIOB, IStructE or equivalent.
• Completion of the RICS External Wall System Assessment Training Programme or equivalent recognised training for EWS1 competence.
• Strong understanding of external wall construction, combustibility classification, façade materials, cavity barriers, fire stopping and relevant BS EN standards.
• Demonstrable experience in producing EWS1 assessments and/or delivering FRAEW surveys.
• Practical knowledge of PAS 9980 methodology and its application in external wall risk appraisal.
• Excellent technical report writing skills, with clarity in conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in site inspection, evidence capture, sampling rationale, and the assembly of survey evidence packages.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical judgement.
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with clients, valuers, lenders and property professionals.
• Capable of managing survey schedules across multiple sites and prioritising workload effectively.
• Professional and credible presence on‑site and in written outputs.
• Committed to maintaining competence and CPD in fire safety, façade engineering and external wall systems.
• Collaborative team player who supports quality assurance and continual improvement.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements: We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work across variable sites around the UK to meet business' needs Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Paid sick leave.
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness programme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work.
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year.
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.
• Healthcare Cashplan.
• MotorSave Scheme.
• Refer a friend.
• Liftshare.
• Virtual GP.