SENIOR FAÇADE CONSULTANT, Manchester: Our client is a multi‑disciplinary consultancy providing high‑class services in surveying, engineering, project management and fire safety throughout England and Wales. Providing fire engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy and project management services across multiple sectors, they are one of the leading firms dealing with high‑risk buildings in residential, mixed‑use, education and student accommodation. Their ethos has created a culture where the team can grow both personally and professionally, with contributions and achievements being recognised and rewarded. With a flexible, approachable yet professional style promotes effective communication. It encourages creativity and innovation throughout all projects and instructions, supporting the excellent, long‑standing relationships we have built with clients. Taking pride with in‑depth knowledge across all services, the technical expertise and the application of critical thinking to everything. Aligned with an approach to business improvement and development, the opportunities for personal growth, training and skills development are plentiful. Senior Façade Consultant Requirement We are seeking a talented and professional Senior Façade Consultant to join the highly skilled façade and engineering team, providing investigation, due diligence, oversight, and construction oversight services. A significant proportion of the work in this sector involves the Fire Risk Assessment of External Walls (FRAEWs). The role will include taking the lead on façade and related fire safety instructions, with a focus on the fire safety performance of building façades and an emphasis on undertaking and leading Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) in accordance with PAS 9980. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of delivering FRAEWs and a deep understanding of PAS 9980. The role will also involve working closely with the project management and cost management teams, and becoming an integral part of the project teams, delivering and overseeing full‑scale façade/cladding replacement/remediation contracts. The candidate will lead the PAS 9980 FRAEW process from site investigation through to final report delivery, including engagement with clients, project teams, and fire engineers (where required) and demonstrate practical understanding of façade fire behaviour, materials performance, and remedial design principles. They will apply PAS 9980 and draft and publish FRAEW reports. They will carry out intrusive investigations of existing buildings, coordinate opening up, material sampling, collate data, and test façade and cladding systems, determine the nature and composition of external wall systems, identify insulation products, combustibility ratings, fire breaks, cavity barriers, fire stops etc. They will advise on compliance and risk associated with external wall systems, demonstrate knowledge of BS 8414 testing, BR 135 classification and interface with PAS 9980 assessments. They will provide technical input for Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Gateway applications, inspection/monitoring of cladding remediation and other construction works to ensure compliance with contract conditions, best practices, legislation, design drawings, intent, and specifications. They will undertake technical and quality assurance audits, tender reviews, RFIs, due diligence reviews, prepare concise, accurate, high‑quality project monitoring reports and documentation. They will lead resolution of technical enquiries, assist with design reviews and project implementation, produce routine letters, reports and other documents to high quality. The role requires operating out of the Manchester office with travel across England and Wales. The Successful Candidate

5 years of relevant industry experience in consultancy and/or an engineering firm. Detailed knowledge and technical appreciation of a range of façade types, fire safety measures, and a broad knowledge of good building design and awareness of design responsibilities of others. Experienced in reviewing design, engineering and construction documentation and providing specialist input and resolving technical problems. Ability to undertake contractor technical audits, tender reviews, RFIs, due diligence reviews etc. Experienced in the assessment, design, and remediation of façade systems in high‑risk buildings (18 m or 7 storeys and above), with an overt focus on fire safety and compliance. Proven experience working on high‑risk buildings, including BSR Gateway applications and compliance processes and a demonstrable understanding of the Golden Thread requirements and maintaining and managing building safety information for high‑risk buildings. Strong knowledge of PAS 9980 and relevant statute, including Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and their relation to fire safety matters and construction best practice. Full driving licence.

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