Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
The Opportunity
I am currently working with a leading global property and consultancy business that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Façade Consultant to join their established London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior façade professional looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects while taking greater responsibility for technical delivery, client relationships and project leadership.
The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of building consultants, engineers, architects and property professionals, providing specialist façade advice to a range of clients across the UK.
The Role
- Leading and delivering façade consultancy projects from initial instruction through to completion.
- Undertaking and overseeing façade inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments.
- Preparing and reviewing detailed technical reports, specifications and client documentation.
- Supporting technical due diligence, acquisition surveys and building condition assessments.
- Working closely with clients, architects, contractors, developers and multidisciplinary consultants.
- Managing project programmes, deliverables and technical quality.
- Taking responsibility for client communication and developing strong long-term relationships.
- Supporting the development of junior members of the façade team.
- Contributing to business development, fee proposals and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong technical knowledge of façade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing, masonry and external wall systems.
- Strong understanding of relevant UK façade standards, regulations and industry guidance.
- Experience producing high-quality technical reports and presenting findings to clients.
- Strong understanding of façade defects, failure mechanisms and remediation solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage projects and work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with CWCT, EWS1, FRAEW, PAS 9980, fire performance, thermal performance, façade remediation and technical due diligence would be highly advantageous.
- Professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), IEng, MIStructE, MICE or membership of a relevant professional institution would also be beneficial.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced façade professional to join an established global consultancy and work on some of the industry's most significant projects.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work on a varied portfolio of high-value and technically challenging projects.
- Take ownership of projects and develop key client relationships.
- Work alongside experienced façade, engineering and building consultancy professionals.
- Develop your technical and commercial consultancy expertise.
- Mentor and support more junior members of the team.
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the façade service.
- Progress towards senior leadership and management opportunities.
- Benefit from a hybrid working environment and comprehensive benefits package.