Facade Consultant in Manchester, Greater Manchester

A specialist fire consultancy is seeking an experienced Facade Consultant with a strong architectural background and proven fire safety experience. This is a strong opportunity for a Facade Consultant who understands external wall systems, façade design, compliance, and the importance of practical fire safety advice across complex buildings.

The successful Facade Consultant will support clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise projects, providing technical input on façade performance, external wall build-ups, fire risk, and remediation strategies.

The Facade Consultant's Role

The Facade Consultant will review architectural drawings, façade details, specifications, fire strategies, and external wall construction information. They will advise on cladding systems, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, materials, buildability, and compliance with relevant UK guidance.

The Facade Consultant will prepare technical reports, attend design team meetings, support site inspections, liaise with clients, and work closely with fire engineers, architects, contractors, and developers. The role will involve both new build and existing building projects, including façade assessments and remediation advice.

The Facade Consultant

The successful Facade Consultant will ideally have:

• A background in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Design, or a similar discipline
• Experience within fire consultancy, façade consultancy, or external wall assessment
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, and façade fire safety guidance
• Understanding of cladding, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, and external wall systems
• Strong report writing, drawing review, and client-facing skills
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software would be beneficial

In Return?

• Salary of £50,000 - £65,000
• Pension contribution
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and technical training
• Supportive fire consultancy environment

This is an ideal role for a technically minded Facade Consultant looking to combine architectural knowledge with specialist fire safety expertise.

Ref: LB22300

Please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed) if you are a fire profressional looking for new opportunties.

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