Facade Consultant

Façade Consultant

A leading multidisciplinary built environment consultancy is seeking an experienced Façade Consultant to join its London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Façade Consultant / Clerk of Works with Façade specialism with strong construction-stage experience to work on live cladding remediation and façade projects across London and the wider region.

The successful Façade Consultant will join a highly skilled consultancy team delivering technical, quality assurance and Clerk of Works-style services across residential, mixed-use, student accommodation, university and college schemes, including medium and high-risk buildings.

The Façade Consultant Role

The successful Façade Consultant will work closely with the Head of Façade Consultancy and wider project teams to ensure façade and cladding remediation works are delivered in line with design intent, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections on live cladding remediation and façade construction projects
• Undertaking Clerk of Works-style inspections to monitor workmanship, materials and installation quality
• Assessing works against drawings, specifications, contract requirements and approved details
• Identifying defects, non-compliance and deviations from design intent
• Preparing clear and accurate site inspection reports and project documentation
• Completing technical and quality assurance audits of façade works
• Reviewing façade design, engineering and construction information
• Responding to RFIs and supporting technical queries during the construction phase
• Assisting with design reviews and the implementation of façade remediation solutions
• Undertaking targeted intrusive inspections, measurements and material sampling where required
• Supporting tender reviews, contractor assessments and due diligence exercises
• Monitoring compliance with relevant fire safety and building safety requirements
• Working collaboratively with project management, cost management and external design teams
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues with contractors, consultants and clients
• Producing high-quality reports, letters, correspondence and technical documentation
• Travelling to project sites across London, England and Wales when required

The Façade Consultant

The successful Façade Consultant will ideally have:

• At least five years' relevant experience within a consultancy, engineering or built environment environment
• A minimum of three years' practical experience undertaking site inspections or Clerk of Works duties on façade or cladding projects
• A degree in building, engineering or a related discipline
• Membership or associate membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, IFE, CABE, IFSM, CIBSE or SFE
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, cladding and fire safety measures
• Experience assessing, designing or remediating façade systems on medium or high-risk buildings
• Experience reviewing design, engineering and construction documentation
• The ability to undertake technical audits, tender reviews, RFIs and due diligence reviews
• Knowledge of BSR Gateway applications and compliance processes
• A clear understanding of Golden Thread requirements and building safety information management
• Strong knowledge of PAS 9980
• Good knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
• Experience using CMap, iAuditor, PlanRadar or similar digital reporting platforms
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and make informed technical decisions
• A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach
• A commitment to checking the quality and accuracy of their own work
• The ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects

In Return

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

• Bonus

• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• CPD, training and career progression
• 25 days' annual leave
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a strong reputation across façade, fire safety, building surveying, project management and cost consultancy.

If you are a Façade Consultant considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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