Façade Inspector

Posting date:	06 February 2026
Salary:	£40,000 to £70,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 March 2026
Location:	B1 2ap
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-57090-20726

Summary

Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in building safety and compliance, is seeking an experienced Façade Inspector to join their expanding fire and cladding team. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical projects focused on external wall systems, fire risk mitigation, and post-Grenfell compliance across residential and mixed-use buildings.

The Role

As a Façade Inspector, you will play a key role in assessing the fire performance and compliance of external wall systems. You will undertake detailed inspections of façades and cladding systems, identify fire safety risks, and contribute to robust remediation strategies in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out intrusive and non-intrusive façade and cladding inspections

  
  

• Assess external wall systems in relation to fire spread, combustibility, and system design

  
  

• Inspect cladding types, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, and fixings

  
  

• Identify defects, fire safety risks, and non-compliance with regulations

  
  

• Produce clear, accurate technical reports with remediation recommendations

  
  

• Support EWS1 assessments and wider building safety programmes (where applicable)

  
  

• Liaise with clients, contractors, fire engineers, and internal technical teams

  
  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation, guidance, and standards

  
  Requirements

  • Experience in façade inspection, cladding assessment, fire safety, or building surveying

    
    

  • Strong understanding of external wall systems and cladding materials

    
    

  • Knowledge of fire safety principles relating to façades and building envelopes

    
    

  • Familiarity with current building regulations and fire guidance

    
    

  • Excellent report writing and communication skills

    
    

  • Relevant qualifications in construction, surveying, engineering, or fire safety
    
    
    Suitable Façade Inspectors/surveyors please apply direct or call James on 0161 441 1450.
    
    Key words include:
    (Façade, Façade Surveyor, Façade Inspector, Façade Designer, Façade Survey, EWS1, FRAEW)