Conrad Consulting is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Façade Consultant for its expanding London-based Fire and Façade team.
Our client has built an outstanding reputation across the built environment sector, delivering specialist services in façade engineering, fire safety, project management and compliance. With a strong pipeline of work across residential, mixed-use and higher-risk buildings, this is an excellent opportunity to join a technically driven consultancy at the forefront of building safety and façade remediation.
Working alongside experienced fire engineers and a multidisciplinary project team, you will play a key role in the delivery of façade investigations, PAS 9980 assessments, remediation schemes and Building Safety Regulator compliance activities.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980, from site investigation through to report completion.
Undertaking intrusive façade investigations and coordinating material sampling and testing.
Assessing external wall systems, including insulation products, cavity barriers, fire stopping and façade compositions.
Producing high-quality technical reports and providing expert advice on façade fire performance and remediation strategies.
Advising clients and project teams on Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
Supporting the preparation of Building Safety Regulator Gateway submissions.
Monitoring cladding remediation and construction works to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications and industry best practice.
Carrying out technical audits, due diligence reviews, tender assessments and responding to contractor queries.
Collaborating closely with project managers, cost consultants and fire engineers to deliver complex projects successfully.
Leading technical discussions and resolving design and construction-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
A minimum of five years' experience within façade consultancy, engineering or a related discipline.
At least three years' experience involving external wall construction, façade inspections or façade remediation projects.
Proven experience undertaking FRAEWs, with a strong understanding of PAS 9980.
A degree in Building Engineering, Façade Engineering or a related subject.
Membership, or working towards membership, of a recognised professional institution such as RICS, IFE, CABE, IFSM, CIBSE or similar.
Strong technical understanding of façade systems, fire safety measures and construction methodologies.
Experience working on higher-risk buildings and an understanding of Building Safety Regulator requirements and Golden Thread principles.
Experience reviewing construction information, undertaking technical audits and providing specialist design input.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Familiarity with digital reporting platforms such as PlanRadar and iAuditor.
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
Highly competitive salary package.
Performance-related bonus.
Private healthcare.
Pension scheme.
Gym membership.
Structured CPD and genuine career progression opportunities.
25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
Exposure to a diverse range of technically challenging projects across the UK.
A collaborative and supportive environment with the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading façade and fire professionals