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Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in building safety and compliance, is seeking an experienced Façade Inspector to join their expanding fire and cladding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical projects focused on external wall systems, fire risk mitigation, and post-Grenfell compliance across residential and mixed-use buildings.
The Role
As a Façade Inspector, you will play a key role in assessing the fire performance and compliance of external wall systems. You will undertake detailed inspections of façades and cladding systems, identify fire safety risks, and contribute to robust remediation strategies in line with current legislation and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out intrusive and non-intrusive façade and cladding inspections
Assess external wall systems in relation to fire spread, combustibility, and system design
Inspect cladding types, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, and fixings
Identify defects, fire safety risks, and non-compliance with regulations
Produce clear, accurate technical reports with remediation recommendations
Support EWS1 assessments and wider building safety programmes (where applicable)
Liaise with clients, contractors, fire engineers, and internal technical teams
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation, guidance, and standards
Requirements
Experience in façade inspection, cladding assessment, fire safety, or building surveying
Strong understanding of external wall systems and cladding materials
Knowledge of fire safety principles relating to façades and building envelopes
Familiarity with current building regulations and fire guidance
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Relevant qualifications in construction, surveying, engineering, or fire safety
Suitable Façade Inspectors/surveyors please apply direct or call James on (phone number removed).
Key words include:
(Façade, Façade Surveyor, Façade Inspector, Façade Designer, Façade Survey, EWS1, FRAEW)