Associate Director – Façades
Job Title: Associate Director – Façades
Location: Midlands, UK
Salary: £100,000+ (negotiable based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Associate Director – Façades to lead our façade consultancy division in the Midlands. This is a senior leadership role with strategic, technical, and operational responsibilities, playing a vital role in driving business growth, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality façade engineering solutions across a range of complex projects.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of façade systems, strong commercial awareness, and a proven track record of leadership in consultancy or specialist contractor environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage a team of façade engineers, consultants, and technical specialists across multiple projects.
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Provide expert advice on façade design, performance, materials, and compliance from concept through to delivery.
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Maintain oversight of all technical outputs, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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Develop and nurture client relationships, supporting business development and strategic partnerships.
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Drive the growth of the façade division in the Midlands, contributing to business planning, resourcing, and profitability.
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Support bids, tenders, and fee proposals with technical and commercial input.
Requirements:
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Degree-qualified in façade engineering, architecture, structural engineering, or a related discipline.
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Minimum 10 years' experience within the façade industry, with at least 3 years in a senior or associate/director-level role.
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Extensive knowledge of curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, glazing systems, and full building envelope solutions.
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Strong understanding of UK building regulations, façade testing standards (e.g., CWCT), and fire performance requirements.
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex, high-value projects.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Desirable:
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Chartered status (CEng, MICE, MIFireE, or similar) or membership of a relevant professional body.
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Experience in façade remediation, recladding, and compliance with the Building Safety Act.
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Established network within the construction and façade consultancy sectors.
What We Offer:
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Salary starting from £100,000, with additional performance-based incentives.
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Leadership position within a growing, respected façade consultancy.
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Career progression into directorship or partner-level opportunities.
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Flexible working options and high-level autonomy.
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Access to prestigious UK and international projects across commercial, residential, and public sectors