Clerk of Works – Facades

Brandon James

Fa ade Clerk of Works

A leading multidisciplinary built environment consultancy is seeking an experienced Fa ade Clerk of Works to join its London team.

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

The successful Fa ade 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 Fa ade Clerk of Works Role

The successful Fa ade Clerk will work closely with the Head of Fa ade Consultancy and wider project teams to ensure fa ade 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 fa ade 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 fa ade works
• Reviewing fa ade design, engineering and construction information
• Responding to RFIs and supporting technical queries during the construction phase
• Assisting with design reviews and the implementation of fa ade 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 required

The Fa ade Clerk of Works

The successful Fa ade Clerk of Works 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 fa ade 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, ICWCI
• Strong technical knowledge of fa ade systems, cladding and fire safety measures
• Experience assessing, designing or remediating fa ade 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 projects

In 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 Year

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with a strong reputation across fa ade, fire safety, building surveying, project management and cost consultancy.

If you are a Clerk of Works with experience in Facades, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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