Celnor Group
External Wall Consultant
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CHPK are a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.
We're proud of our collaborative culture, where people are supported, ideas are shared, and every team member is valued. If you're looking to work in a place where your contribution matters and your growth is encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
The Senior External Wall Consultant/Engineer will be responsible for leading and delivering complex external wall, façade, and cladding consultancy projects across sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. The role involves technical oversight, project delivery, mentoring junior staff, and supporting the continued growth of the External Wall discipline within CHPK.
CHPK is committed to delivering robust, practical advice on external wall performance, compliance, and safety. The Senior External Wall Consultant/Engineer will play a key role in maintaining high standards of technical excellence, client service, and regulatory compliance, while helping clients navigate the increasingly complex façade and building safety landscape.
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What you will do
- 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, materials 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.
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Who you are
We're seeking an experienced External Wall Consultant. Your role will support the Associate/Associate Director and Director whilst working closely with the wider team. Maintaining and developing client relationships is key to this role.
Requirements:
- 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, SFE).
- Extensive experience in a similar role.
You'll bring:
- Experience in delivering landscape and visual assessments.
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues, consultants and clients.
- A strong critical design eye with a passion for creating new spaces and places.
- Ability to work as a team or individually.
Join us
You'll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity, and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you'll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise, and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
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