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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.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
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
Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Degree qualified within engineering, construction or a related discipline desirable
Professional membership with RICS, IFE, IFSM, CABE, CIBSE, SFE or similar advantageous
Nice to have
Degree qualified within engineering, construction or a related discipline desirable
Professional membership with RICS, IFE, IFSM, CABE, CIBSE, SFE or similar advantageous