Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
A specialist fire consultancy is seeking an experienced Facade Consultant with a strong architectural background and proven fire safety experience. This is a strong opportunity for a Facade Consultant who understands external wall systems, façade design, compliance, and the importance of practical fire safety advice across complex buildings.
The successful Facade Consultant will support clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and high-rise projects, providing technical input on façade performance, external wall build-ups, fire risk, and remediation strategies.
The Facade Consultant's Role
The Facade Consultant will review architectural drawings, façade details, specifications, fire strategies, and external wall construction information. They will advise on cladding systems, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, materials, buildability, and compliance with relevant UK guidance.
The Facade Consultant will prepare technical reports, attend design team meetings, support site inspections, liaise with clients, and work closely with fire engineers, architects, contractors, and developers. The role will involve both new build and existing building projects, including façade assessments and remediation advice.
The Facade Consultant
The successful Facade Consultant will ideally have:
A background in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Design, or a similar discipline
Experience within fire consultancy, façade consultancy, or external wall assessment
Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Approved Document B, and façade fire safety guidance
Understanding of cladding, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, and external wall systems
Strong report writing, drawing review, and client-facing skills
Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software would be beneficialIn Return?
Salary of £50,000 - £65,000
Pension contribution
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development and technical training
Supportive fire consultancy environmentThis is an ideal role for a technically minded Facade Consultant looking to combine architectural knowledge with specialist fire safety expertise.
Ref: LB22300
Please contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed) if you are a fire profressional looking for new opportunties.
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