Fire Safety Consultant (Façade)
Remote/Hybrid UK – Nationwide with site visits
About Ventro Group
Ventro Group is a leading fire safety, façade engineering, and building compliance consultancy, delivering critical life safety services across the UK.
Backed by private equity investment from KLAR Partners, we are scaling rapidly – investing in our people, expanding our technical capability, and setting new standards in building safety, PAS 9980 compliance, and external wall fire risk assessment.
Operating through our specialist brands – Ventro, Firntec, and HJS – we provide a full end-to-end solution across:
- Façade inspection, external wall system assessments, and remediation (FRAEW / PAS 9980 / EWS1)
- Fire risk assessments and building safety consultancy
- Passive fire protection and compartmentation surveys
- Active fire systems (design, installation, maintenance)
- Fire door inspection and compliance
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed business at the forefront of UK cladding, façade fire safety, and regulatory compliance.
The Role
We are looking for a Fire Safety Consultant (Façade) to join our expanding team, specialising in Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) in line with PAS 9980:2022.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in façade fire risk, external wall systems, or cladding assessments who wants to work in a high-impact, technically focused environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Producing high-quality FRAEW reports in line with PAS 9980
- Reviewing façade inspection data, surveys, and evidence packs
- Assessing external wall systems, cladding materials, and fire risk
- Supporting compliance with Approved Document B, BS 8414, BR135, BS EN 13501
- Collaborating with Chartered Fire Engineers and façade specialists
- Delivering clear, compliant fire risk appraisals and recommendations
- Contributing to building safety cases and cladding remediation strategies
How This Role Works
- All site visits and intrusive surveys are completed by our specialist façade team
- You are provided with full site data, photos, and technical evidence
- You will produce the full FRAEW report
- Reports are then reviewed and signed off by a Chartered Fire Engineer
- You’ll have direct access to both site teams and fire engineers for support
This allows you to focus on technical delivery, report quality, and fire risk analysis
What We’re Looking For
We assess candidates against our Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behaviours to ensure success in this role and alignment with our mission of keeping people safe.
Skills
- Strong technical report writing (FRAEW / fire risk assessments)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- High attention to detail and compliance-driven mindset
- Ability to manage multiple technical reports and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- PAS 9980:2022 (essential)
- Approved Document B
- BS 8414 / BR135
- BS 9991 / BS 9999
- BS EN 13501-1
- Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Safety Act
Desirable qualifications:
- MIFSM / TIFireE / IFE membership
- CFPA Diploma (or equivalent)
- NEBOSH Fire Safety
- Degree in Fire Engineering, Façade Engineering, or similar
Experience
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in fire safety or building compliance
- Direct experience delivering FRAEW reports (PAS 9980)
- Experience in external wall systems, cladding, or façade fire risk
- Background in fire risk assessments, inspections, or consultancy
Behaviours
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Collaborative team player
- Passion for improving building safety across the UK
Our Values
At Ventro Group, our values define how we deliver for our customers and support one another:
Right from the Start – Get it right first time and take pride in quality
Extreme Ownership – Take responsibility and deliver solutions
Day 1 Mindset – Stay focused, agile, and committed to improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Fully remote UK role
- Structured career progression into senior / chartered pathways
- Ongoing training in PAS 9980, FRAEW, and fire engineering
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to work on high-profile cladding and building safety projects
- A role where your work has real-world impact on people’s safety
How to Apply
If you’re a Fire Safety Consultant, Façade Engineer, or FRAEW Assessor looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn with your CV.
Ventro Group values diversity and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments.
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