Senior Facade Consultant

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Gym membership

CPD

Structured career progression

25 days annual leave + festive period

Job summary

Facade Today in London is seeking a Senior Façade Consultant to lead FRAEW assessments and expert reviews of external wall systems under PAS 9980, including site investigations and construction oversight.

The role offers £50,000-£80,000 dependent on experience, plus a performance-related bonus, pension, private healthcare, gym membership and CPD, with 25 days annual leave and festive period leave; travel to projects across major cities is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in consultancy or engineering.
• At least three years in assessing external wall systems and façade installation.
• Experience undertaking FRAEWs under PAS 9980.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems and fire safety.
• Experience with high-rise buildings and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead FRAEW investigations from site to final report.
• Provide technical due diligence and design review.
• Oversee façade remediation and construction works.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and tender assessments.
• Collaborate with fire engineers, project managers, contractors and clients.

Skills

FRAEW assessments

External wall systems

Fire safety knowledge

Construction oversight

Report writing

Site inspections

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Membership of professional institution

Job description

Fire & Security Role: Are you a Senior Façade Consultant working with external wall systems, FRAEWs, PAS 9980 and façade remediation projects?

Paying up to £80k

What can you expect as an employee:

• Salary of £50,000 - £80,000, dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Structured career progression
• 25 days annual leave plus the period between Christmas and New Year

The ideal candidate would have:

• Minimum five years' experience within consultancy or engineering
• At least three years' experience assessing external wall systems, inspecting façade construction or overseeing façade installation works
• Demonstrable experience undertaking FRAEWs in accordance with PAS 9980
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, fire safety measures and building design principles
• Experience carrying out construction inspections and façade construction oversight
• Experience reviewing design, engineering and construction documentation
• Knowledge of façade fire behaviour, material performance and remedial design principles
• Experience working with high-risk buildings of 18 metres or seven storeys and above
• Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator Gateway processes and Golden Thread requirements
• Excellent report-writing and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications:

• Degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, Façade Engineering, Fire Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership or Associate Membership of a relevant professional institution such as RICS, IFE, CABE, IFSM, CIBSE or SFE

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Façade Consultant to join a specialist façade and fire consultancy team.

The role involves providing investigation, technical due diligence, design review, construction oversight and compliance services, with a significant focus on the assessment of external wall systems and completion of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980.

You will undertake the FRAEW process from site investigation through to final report delivery, including intrusive investigations, material sampling, assessment of façade and cladding systems and preparation of detailed technical reports.

You will work closely with fire engineers, project managers, contractors, cost consultants and clients, providing technical advice on external wall systems, fire safety and regulatory compliance.

The role will also involve overseeing façade remediation and construction works, carrying out technical audits and design reviews, assessing tenders and RFIs, and supporting Building Safety Regulator Gateway applications.

Opportunities are listed across London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, with travel to project sites required.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join the team and make a difference in the fire and security industry.