Facade Consultant

Façade Consultant

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

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

The successful Façade 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 Façade Consultant Role

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

The successful Façade 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 façade 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 façade systems, cladding and fire safety measures
Experience assessing, designing or remediating façade 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 projectsIn 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 YearThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a strong reputation across façade, fire safety, building surveying, project management and cost consultancy.

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

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