Job Title: Building Façade Surveyor

Location: Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding areas

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Façade Surveyor to join our growing technical team. The successful

candidate will be responsible for surveying, inspecting, assessing and reporting on a wide range of building

envelope and façade systems across commercial, residential, education, healthcare and public sector projects.

This role is ideal for an individual with strong technical knowledge of architectural glazing, curtain walling,

cladding systems, aluminium windows and doors, façade maintenance, defect diagnosis and remedial solutions.

The position will involve site inspections, condition surveys, technical reporting, client liaison and supporting

refurbishment, maintenance and compliance projects throughout the Midlands and South West regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed façade and glazing condition surveys.

• Inspect curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, aluminium window systems, doors and associated façade

elements.

• Identify defects, water ingress issues, structural concerns, installation failures and maintenance

requirements.

• Produce comprehensive survey reports with photographic evidence and recommendations.

• Assess existing building envelope systems and provide practical remedial solutions.

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance inspections.

• Support façade refurbishment and replacement projects from survey through to completion.

• Undertake high-level inspections using MEWPs, rope access contractors or specialist access systems

where required.

• Review technical drawings, specifications and as-built documentation.

• Assist with façade compliance assessments and building safety requirements.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, facilities managers, architects and project teams.

• Support project delivery through technical advice and site monitoring.

• Maintain accurate records, reports and survey documentation.

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation and company

procedures.

Technical Knowledge Required

Applicants should possess knowledge and experience in:

• Curtain walling systems

• Stick and unitised façade systems

• Architectural glazing

• Aluminium windows and doors

• Cladding and rainscreen systems

• Structural glazing

• Building envelope systems

• Façade maintenance and aftercare

• Defect diagnosis and root cause analysis

 

 

 

 

• Water penetration investigations

• Thermal performance assessments

• Building regulations and façade compliance requirements

• Surveying and inspection methodologies

• Technical report writing

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in façade surveying, glazing surveying, façade engineering or building

envelope inspection.

• Strong understanding of glazing and façade construction methods.

• Experience producing professional survey and condition reports.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.