Senior Façade Consultant

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Façade 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 Façade Consultant position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of façade safety, cladding remediation and Building Safety Act compliance, joining a highly regarded team of façade specialists, fire engineers, project managers and cost consultants. The successful Senior Façade Consultant will play a key role in delivering Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), façade 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 Façade Consultant's Role

The Senior Façade Consultant will take ownership of façade 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 façade investigations, material sampling and external wall inspections
• Assessing cladding systems, insulation products, cavity barriers, fire stopping and façade 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 façade 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 façade consultancy team

The Senior Façade Consultant

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

• At least 5 years' experience within façade consultancy, fire safety consultancy or a related engineering environment
• Strong experience delivering FRAEWs and PAS 9980 assessments
• Detailed understanding of façade 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 façade 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 Façade Consultant, External Wall Surveyor, FRAEW Assessor or fire safety professional considering your career opportunities, please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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