Thomas Howatt

Director, Fire Risk Consultant @Howatt Consulting

GB

Lead author for multiple Building Safety Case Reports in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and BSR guidance, covering high-rise residential developments across the UK. Responsible for Safety Case documentation, HAZID assessments, and integration of Golden Thread evidence.• Coordinated and reviewed Structural Risk Assessments (SRAs) in line with IStructE 2023 guidance, addressing stability, disproportionate collapse, vehicle impact, and material degradation risks.• Oversaw collation and validation of documentation for Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) submissions, ensuring full BSR compliance and clear evidence of safety management.• Directed multidisciplinary inputs (fire, façade, and structural) to produce coherent Safety Case narratives demonstrating how building risks are identified, managed, and controlled.• Delivered Golden Thread documentation updates, reviewing legacy data and implementing robust document control systems.• Supported preparation and peer review of PAS 9980:2022 FRAEW and EWS1 reports, integrating findings into Building Safety Case evidence packs.• Conducted intrusive compartmentation, fire stopping, and structural interface inspections, evidencing key safety-critical elements.• Advised clients on BSR compliance, higher-risk building duties, and change control requirements.• Produced Fire Strategies covering means of escape, alarm/detection, suppression, and evacuation, ensuring compliance with ADB, BS BS 5839, and BS 5266.• Led and mentored a team of building safety consultants, maintaining high technical standards and timely delivery across multiple portfolios.

International University of Monaco

MSc Business Management

Royal Holloway, University of London

BA (hons) English