Facade Consultant

Fa-ade Consultant

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

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

The successful Fa-ade 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 Fa-ade Consultant Role

The successful Fa-ade Consultant will work closely with the Head of Fa-ade Consultancy and wider project teams to ensure fa-ade 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 fa-ade 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 fa-ade works
• Reviewing fa-ade design, engineering and construction information
• Responding to RFIs and supporting technical queries during the construction phase
• Assisting with design reviews and the implementation of fa-ade 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 Fa-ade Consultant

The successful Fa-ade 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 fa-ade 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 fa-ade systems, cladding and fire safety measures
• Experience assessing, designing or remediating fa-ade 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 fa-ade, fire safety, building surveying, project management and cost consultancy.

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

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