Senior Façade Consultant - Building Physics Specialist
Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Sector: Façade Engineering / Building Envelope
Experience Level: Minimum 6 years

Role Overview

This role requires a technically competent façade engineer with a strong background in building physics. You will lead and support project teams to develop innovative, sustainable building envelope solutions, ensuring high performance and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

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Collaborate with and lead project teams to resolve façade-related technical challenges

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Develop design information including presentations, specifications, and strategic façade advice

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Recommend cladding strategies and detail interface solutions

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Conduct thermal assessments (2D, 3D, static and dynamic) of envelope details

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Analyse building envelope hygrothermal and solar performance

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Evaluate compliance with Building Regulations Part L (including SAP for residential buildings)

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Carry out moisture migration analyses and WUFI assessments

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Assess daylighting performance and compliance with relevant standards

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Apply dynamic modelling to evaluate energy use, carbon emissions, thermal comfort, and overheating risks

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Optional: Use scripting or data visualisation tools to enhance analysis

Team Responsibilities

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Supervise day-to-day building physics tasks within the façade team

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Organise and monitor resource allocation for building physics activities

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Prepare technical reports and performance specifications

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Review and provide feedback on reports prepared by façade contractors

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Present findings and recommendations to clients and design teams

Candidate Requirements

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Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Technology or a related field

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Minimum 6 years' experience with a leading UK-based façade consultancy

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Demonstrated experience delivering building envelope physics assessments on commercial and residential projects

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Strong technical communication and reporting skills

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Proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute within a dynamic team environment

Benefits

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Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

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£3,600 of bonus earnings tax-free under Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure

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Private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection

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26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years

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Hybrid work policy with a central London office location

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Attractive employer pension contributions