Senior Facade Specialist | Client Side
London | Competitive Base Salary | Hybrid Working | Excellent Progression Opportunities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Facade Specialist to join a client-side development and delivery team responsible for the design and construction of major projects across London. This role is ideal for an experienced facade professional who enjoys being involved in projects from a strategic and technical perspective, working closely with architects, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to ensure high-quality facade solutions are delivered from design through to completion. The successful candidate will bring strong Stage 4 and Stage 5 experience, a detailed understanding of facade interfaces and a proven background working with complex facade, cladding and curtain walling systems.
The Role
You'll act as the facade expert across multiple projects, supporting the technical development and delivery of building envelope packages while ensuring design intent, buildability, performance and compliance requirements are achieved. Working closely with project teams and external consultants, you'll provide technical leadership throughout the detailed design and construction phases, helping resolve complex interface challenges and driving quality throughout the delivery process.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the design and delivery of facade packages on complex development projects.
- Review facade, cladding and curtain walling proposals throughout Stages 4 and 5.
- Manage and coordinate interface design between facade systems and the wider building structure.
- Provide technical input during design reviews, workshops and project meetings.
- Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.
- Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications and construction details.
- Monitor design quality, compliance and buildability throughout project delivery.
- Support project teams during construction, installation and commissioning phases.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with facade and building envelope systems.
Requirements
- Extensive experience within facade, cladding and curtain walling design and delivery.
- Strong Stage 4 and Stage 5 project experience.
- Proven interface coordination experience across complex developments.
- Excellent technical understanding of building envelope systems and construction methodologies.
- Experience working with architects, consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and current facade legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working on large-scale residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Gateway process.
- Experience reviewing contractor design packages and technical submissions.
- Familiarity with BIM and digital project delivery processes.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Negotiable benefits package.
- Hybrid working.
- Excellent progression opportunities.
- Exposure to high-profile London developments.
- Long-term career development within a growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Facade Specialist looking to move into, or further develop within, a client-side environment. You'll play a key role in the delivery of major projects, work closely with leading industry professionals and have genuine opportunities to influence projects from design development through to completion.
Senior Facade Specialist - Client Side in London employer: Architecture Social
Join a highly respected London studio that champions creativity and collaboration, offering an inspiring work culture where your contributions to landmark residential projects will be valued. With a commitment to professional development, you will enjoy clear pathways for career progression, alongside generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements and regular team events that foster a supportive community. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the heart of Central London, surrounded by like-minded professionals passionate about transformative design.
