Senior External Wall Consultant / Engineer
CHPK is a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. We work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare and high‑rise developments.
Department: Consulting
Location: London – Central
Compensation: £50,000 – £63,000 per year
Job Details
You will lead and deliver complex external wall, façade and cladding consultancy projects across a range of sectors, providing technical oversight, project delivery, mentoring junior staff and supporting the continued growth of the External Wall discipline within CHPK.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
- Develop external wall assessment reports, PAS 9980 appraisals, façade risk assessments and technical reviews in accordance with current regulations, standards and best practice.
- Lead or contribute to external wall investigations including intrusive surveys, site inspections, material assessment and construction reviews.
- Provide façade and cladding input at all project stages – feasibility, design, construction, remediation and occupation.
- Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, façade specialists, contractors, manufacturers and approval authorities (e.g., Building Control, Fire and Rescue Services, BSR) to coordinate design, resolve technical issues and ensure compliant solutions.
Client & Business Development
- Support business development activities, including preparation of fee proposals, project scopes and participation in client meetings.
- Assist in maintaining and developing strong client relationships to support repeat business and promote CHPK’s external wall consultancy capabilities.
Technical Leadership
- Provide expert technical guidance and peer review of external wall deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity and compliance.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of external wall regulations, including Building Regulations, PAS 9980, BS 8414, BR 135, CWCT standards and emerging industry developments.
Team Support & Development
- Mentor and support junior consultants and graduate engineers through day‑to‑day guidance and structured feedback.
- Support the professional development of team members through knowledge sharing and participation in CPD activities.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Façade Engineering, Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IFE, RICS, CIBSE, IStructE or SFE).
- Extensive experience in a similar role.
- Experience in delivering landscape and visual assessments.
- Strong critical design eye and passion for creating new spaces and places.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality outcomes within client expectations.
Benefits & Opportunities
Working with the Celnor Group provides access to group‑wide investment, shared expertise and development opportunities as the organisation continues to grow.
