Senior Façade Consultant

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Fa ade Consultant to join its growing London team, working across some of the UK's most complex high-rise residential, mixed-use, university and student accommodation projects.

This Senior Fa ade Consultant position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of fa ade safety, cladding remediation and Building Safety Act compliance, joining a highly regarded team of fa ade specialists, fire engineers, project managers and cost consultants. The successful Senior Fa ade Consultant will play a key role in delivering Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), fa ade investigations, remediation projects and Building Safety Regulator submissions across a substantial portfolio of Higher-Risk Buildings.

The consultancy has established itself as one of the UK's leading advisors in the building safety and external wall sector, providing genuine opportunities for career progression, technical development and involvement in major remediation programmes.

The Senior Fa ade Consultant's Role

The Senior Fa ade Consultant will take ownership of fa ade investigations, PAS 9980 assessments and technical consultancy services across a wide range of complex developments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Producing Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980
• Carrying out intrusive fa ade investigations, material sampling and external wall inspections
• Assessing cladding systems, insulation products, cavity barriers, fire stopping and fa ade construction details
• Producing detailed technical reports and providing proportionate, risk-based recommendations
• Advising clients on Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and fire safety compliance
• Supporting Building Safety Regulator Gateway applications and wider building safety submissions
• Monitoring cladding remediation and fa ade replacement projects to ensure compliance with design intent and statutory requirements
• Undertaking technical audits, due diligence reviews, tender reviews and contractor assessments
• Working closely with fire engineers, project managers and cost consultants on multidisciplinary commissions
• Providing technical guidance and contributing to the continued development of the fa ade consultancy team

The Senior Fa ade Consultant

The successful Senior Fa ade Consultant will have strong technical knowledge of fa ade systems, fire safety and external wall construction, alongside the ability to work directly with clients and project teams.

• At least 5 years' experience within fa ade consultancy, fire safety consultancy or a related engineering environment
• Strong experience delivering FRAEWs and PAS 9980 assessments
• Detailed understanding of fa ade systems, cladding materials, cavity barriers, fire stopping and insulation products
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and fire safety legislation
• Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings and complex remediation projects
• Familiarity with BS 8414 testing, BR 135 classifications and fa ade fire performance
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports and client-facing documentation
• Degree qualified within engineering, construction or a related discipline desirable
• Professional membership with RICS, IFE, IFSM, CABE, CIBSE, SFE or similar advantageous
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

In Return?

• 70,000 - 90,000
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure

If you are a Fa ade Consultant, External Wall Surveyor, FRAEW Assessor or fire safety professional considering your career opportunities, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

Reference

Senior Fa ade Consultant / FRAEW / PAS 9980 / External Walls / Cladding Remediation / Fa ade Engineering / Building Safety Act / Higher-Risk Buildings / Fire Safety Consultancy / Building Regulations / Building Safety