Complete internal and external Fire Risk Assessments both visual and fully intrusive. Advice clients on fire safety compliance within existing and new build schemes. 

 

Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations and other Clients. 

 

• External Wall Risk Assessments 

• Type 1-4 FRA’s 

• Compartmentation Surveys 

• Large and small refurbishment and re- cladding projects 

• Fire Protection Work 

• MIFire E 

• MIFSM 

• C Build E MCABE 

• CEng 

 

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. 

• Undertake Risk Assessments in line with current legislation . 

• Advise clients of pragmatic, cost effective solutions to mitigate risk where possible 

• Assist in the growth, development and structure of a small team, drawing upon team leadership skills and experience. 

 

• Comply with, or improve upon Key Performance Indicators. 

• Working with and developing a Quality Management System. Report on a regular basis on status of projects and update Fee Projections. 

• Assist the Director in Charge with Business Development, cultivating new and existing Clients to promote our Building Surveying service offering. 

 

• Assist the client in RAG assessing their stock to understand their potential liabilities. 

• Review information relating to fire safety that the client has accrued for their buildings to date and advise them of its suitability. 

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments both internally and externally inline with current industry guidance and compile a detailed report. 

• Provide CPD to clients making them aware of their obligations as building owners. 

• Peer review reports from other Fire Engineers where requested. 

• Work with the project team to produce cost effective, pragmatic remedial solutions where possible. 

• Attend client/resident meetings when required to explain reports that have been issued and the implications of the findings. 

 

• Work with the project team to compile the ER’s. 

• Peer review the contractors proposals 

• Liaise closely with the clerk of works and the contractor and carry out compliance checks of the works as they progress. 

• Attend site progress meetings when required. 

 

• Competitive salary 

• Discretionary bonus incentive 

• Pension contributions 

• Private medical insurance 

• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) 

• 3-4 days during Xmas period 

• 1 day off for birthday 

 

Principally RSL’s, Local Authorities and other smaller Clients based in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire 

 

• Minimum 3 years post-graduate 

• Residential; Public Sector 

• Mixed Use Developments 

• Regeneration 

• Land Led 

• Local Authority 

 

• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key 

• stakeholders. 

• Understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients. 

• Understand the limit of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and wider project team as a team/project lead. 

• Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract advice. 

• Understanding of on-site processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery. 

• Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the 

• information they need. 

• Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project 

• programme. 

 

• Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients. 

• Chair and minute pre-contract meetings. 

• Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client. 

• Undertake all client funding and development control requirements. 

• Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, Build Agreements and JCT Contracts. 

• Tendering (single & 2-stage) including EU Procurement Analysis & Reporting. 

• Production of Tender Report and Value for Money Reports. 

• Undertake drawing reviews & audit checklist. 

• Own a Project Programme & Risk Register. 

• Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued. 

 

• Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients. 

• Chair and minute site meetings. 

• Undertake NDSS/GLA assessments and drawing reviews. 

• Regular site inspections to report on progress, defects & other site matters. 

• Timely issue of relevant instructions, Certificates and Notices. 

• Assess Contractor payment applications, issue of Payment Notices & advise Client on 

• cashflow forecast. 

• Carry out/organise pre-handover snagging & de-snagging inspections prior to Practical 

• Completion. 

• Own a Project Programme & Risk Register. 

• Carry out/organise handover inspections. 

• Collate and review required unit handover paperwork to allow Practical Completion. 

• Carry out/organise End of Defects inspections; monitor defects throughout the Defect 

• Liability Period. 

• Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) & issue Final Statements. 

 

• Competitive Salary 

• Bonus incentive 

• Pension contributions 

• Private medical insurance 

• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) 

• 1 day off for Birthday 

• 3-4 days off over Christmas 

• Professional Subscriptions 

 

• Residential 

• Public & private sectors 

• Mixed use developments 

• Regeneration 

• Fire remedial works 

• High Rise Buildings 

 

• Principal Designer or Design Management/ Architectural experience 

• Leadership skills via co-ordinating Design Teams 

• Proactive and excellent time management 

• Excellent Client facing skills 

 

The Principal Designer Building Regulations will carry out duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), working with Housing Association, Local Authority Clients and Contractors. This will include delivering all Principal Designer services directly for clients on residential property, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) as follows: 

 

• Ensuring that the design team has the necessary competence and experience to set out their duties. 

• Ensure that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements. 

• Review the Building Safety Case for the building. 

• Attend design team meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work. 

• Monitor design work in accordance with project implementation process and the Building Safety Case. 

• Review existing design, plans, specifications and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations. 

• Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved by an agreed Change Management Regime. 

• Obtain written consent from designers/ consultants that their designs are compliant with the relevant Building Regulations. 

• Prepare and submit a signed competence declaration on behalf of the client. 

 

The successful Principal Designer will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing dedicated Principal Designer & CDM services or a Design Management/Architectural background which we will train and develop around CDM if required. They will have: 

 

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations. 

• Experience in implementing Health and Safety procedures and guidelines and design work compliance. 

• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry and on site experience. 

• Professional qualification in designing, building surveying or building services discipline - desirable. 

• Member of or working towards an approved membership body, namely; IMaPs/GradIOSH or higher. 

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or Occupational Health and Safety is preferred. 

• Working towards or member of RIBA Principal Designer register or other accredited body (ie. CIAT or APS) is preferred. 

 

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and ensure designs meet the stringent safety requirements under the BSA 2022. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to clients, contractors, and colleagues, particularly around the implications of the Building Safety Act. 

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to technical and regulatory details, especially around the high standards set by the BSA 2022. 

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines effectively under pressure. 

• Client-Focused: Commitment to delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships, especially in the context of the heightened safety focus under the BSA 2022. 

 

• Competitive Salary 

• Bonus incentive 

• Pension contributions 

• Private medical insurance 

• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) 

• 1 day off for Birthday 

• 3-4 days off over Christmas 

• Professional Subscriptions 

 

• Free Holders 

• Building Managers 

• Developers 

• Public Sector 

 

• To support colleagues by liaising closely with Clients, Residents, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. 

• Develop an understanding of the requirements of the role of a Building Surveyor, completing works required by the Building Safety Act, using guidance from the regulator, with other internal and external project team members and in close collaboration with the Manager/Team Leader. 

• Experience of diagnostic and building pathology and reporting on residential, education and healthcare buildings. 

• Understand what the key outputs (deliverables) are within a project, to ensure the Client gets the information they need. 

• To understand and support the preparation of the key building information and information required to complete a building safety case and audit and compliance trackers and logs, using (after training) appropriate software. 

• Work towards completing a relevant professional qualification (support will be provided) or recently qualified. 

 

• Assisting with the delivery of the building safety case works including completing building safety case reports. 

• Working for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/ Delivery Director. 

• Work on projects based in London and surrounding areas - valid UK driving licence required. 

• Have an interest in developing a career path within the built environment and develop the skills and knowledge consistent with the post of Building Surveyor. 

 

• Competitive Salary 

• Bonus incentive 

• Pension contributions 

• Private medical insurance 

• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) 

• 1 day off for Birthday 

• 3-4 days off over Christmas 

• Professional Subscriptions 

 

Must be able to produce cost plans from drawings and estimate building costs of Residential projects including high-rise projects. 

 

• Production of cost plans for New Build Residential regeneration, Mix Used Projects, and experience of infrastructure projects. 

• Estimating from RIBA Stage 0 initial concepts through to RIBA Stage 7. 

• Client liaison and attending design team meetings. 

• Cost exercises for clients including Value Engineering. 

• Tendering. 

• Reviewing and analysing Main Contractors Tender submissions. 

• Client side Valuations and certification. 

 

• Experience of high-rise cladding and replacement and contractor negotiations. 

• Preparation of Cost/Benefit analysis of design options. 

• Ensuring all costs are tracked & validated. 

• Supporting clients by producing accurate and competitive cost estimates. 

• Cost comparison and main contractor selection. 

• Heading as PM on initial stages 0-2. 

• Cost control and preparation of periodic financial reconciliations, reports and forecasts. 

• Deal with correspondence in relation to commercial and contractual issues. 

• Understanding of JCT Design & Build Contracts and PCSA Agreements 

• Negotiation with Contractors. 

• Management of support provided by colleagues. 

 

Must have working knowledge of: 

• Excel, Word 

• Measurement of drawings, Cost X/Bluebeam Software 

• Affordable Housing 

• Building Practices 

• Building Costs 

• Joint Ventures 

 

• Competitive salary 

• Discretionary bonus incentive 

• Pension contributions 

• Private medical insurance 

• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays 

• 3-4 days during Xmas period (Discretionary) 

• 1 day off for birthday 

• Professional Subscriptions 

 

This opportunity is for an experienced level role within the Monitoring Surveying and Due Diligence division, encompassing all technical and commercial aspects of a monitoring surveying and due diligence role whereby they can consistently provide reasoned application of competency. This role is likely to involve the management of other members of staff or to direct and control a team (external or internal) of varying technical ability. It will also entail responsibility for the successful delivery of monitoring surveying commissions of varying nature and complexity. 

 

This role is based in our London office but will require regular travel to meet the demands of the projects, therefore flexibility is required which includes working a reasonable level of additional hours when needed. Projects are in the main located in the South-East, but candidates are expected to be available to work nationwide. 

The role will span from traditional institutional bank monitoring instructions with a focus on short term interests, to institutional funds or corporate landlord monitoring instructions with more of a focus on longer term interests. Our client has a varied client base from which monitoring surveying and due diligence commissions are undertaken. 

 

Our working culture and requirement for high levels of service delivery necessitates Partners and all staff to be in their office on a regular basis each week to maximise on quality time with their team and colleagues for collaboration, knowledge sharing, support, development, and career progression. The role enables working remotely up to 2 days per week subject to business requirements, in line with our Hybrid Working Policy. 

 

The Associate MS will be capable of working in all areas of Monitoring Surveying and Due Diligence, including but not limited to: 

• Preparing technical reports, including utilising graphical content to portray clear direction 

• Chairing meetings and reporting directly to clients 

• Preparing and delivering presentations at internal and external meetings 

• Delivering high quality work with the application of in-depth technical knowledge, skill and judgement 

• Managing the performance of others both internally and externally 

• Controlling time spent on commissions relative to fee applications/ remuneration to ensure profitability of schemes 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with existing clients but also identifying new relationships with potential clients 

 

• Attending business networking events with the forethought on business development opportunities that align with their corporate strategy 

• Supporting Responsible Business activities – careers fairs, work experience etc. 

• Providing support to Directors and Partners and other leaders of the Partnership 

• Contributing to the wider operation and management of the Partnership 

• Being involved in staff appraisals, recruitment and helping to provide training to assist colleagues towards their professional qualifications 

 

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. 

 

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 

 

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