Building Safety Consultant

LJ Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking a Building Safety Consultant for a London-based role, with UK-wide travel to client sites. You will provide professional advice on safety and compliance for high-rise residential buildings in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulations.

The position requires experience in health, fire, or building safety, with qualifications at Level 5/6 in safety and Level 4+ in Fire Risk Management. A London weighting may apply for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, fire or building safety in residential/high-risk buildings.
• Knowledge of regulatory safety requirements for residential buildings.
• Level 5 or 6 safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma) and Level 4+ Fire Risk Management.
• Professional membership in safety organisations.
• Strong understanding of safety legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports with findings and recommendations from detailed building analyses.
• Review safety documentation and safety management systems.
• Conduct gap analyses and identify improvement areas.
• Develop and review health and fire safety management systems.
• Prepare policies, procedures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of measures.
• Prepare and maintain Safety Case Reports.
• Engage with clients to provide guidance and building safety advice.
• Monitor changes to legislation and standards.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with government guidance.
• Contribute to internal consultancy processes and technical knowledge.

Skills

Health and safety

Fire safety

Building safety

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Fire Risk Management qualification

Job description

Building Safety Consultant - London Based

Salary: £56,000 - £64,000 per annum, depending on experience

Additional: £4,000 London weighting for candidates whose principal residence is within a London borough

Location: London, with UK-wide travel as required

The Role

An established professional consultancy is seeking a Building Safety Consultant to join its specialist team.

The successful candidate will undertake a critical, client-facing role, providing professional advice and support to organisations responsible for the safety and compliance of high-rise residential buildings across the UK.

The role will involve working closely with clients to assess existing arrangements, identify areas for improvement and support the development and ongoing maintenance of robust building safety management arrangements in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements.

The position will involve regular UK-wide travel to client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed building analysis and assessments, producing clear and comprehensive reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Review and assess client documentation relating to health and safety, fire safety and wider Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct building safety gap analyses and identify areas requiring improvement or further control.
• Develop and review health and safety and fire safety management systems.
• Prepare draft policies, procedures, processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support clients with the implementation and continuous improvement of recommended measures.
• Assist clients with the preparation, review and ongoing maintenance of Safety Case Reports.
• Engage directly with clients, providing constructive feedback, professional guidance and practical building safety advice.
• Monitor changes to relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and standards.
• Advise clients on their legal and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Support clients in maintaining compliance with government guidance and applicable building safety requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous development of internal consultancy processes, technical knowledge and professional standards.

About You

You will have relevant professional experience within health and safety, fire safety, building safety or a closely related discipline, with demonstrable experience of applying regulatory requirements within residential or high-risk built environments.

You will ideally have:

• Experience developing, implementing or reviewing health and safety management systems, including policies and procedures.
• A comprehensive understanding of regulatory safety requirements applicable to residential buildings.
• A Level 5 or Level 6 safety-related qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• A Level 4 or higher qualification in Fire Risk Management or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Relevant professional membership of an appropriate health and safety, fire safety or building safety organisation.
• A strong understanding of health and safety and fire safety legislation, building regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Demonstrable experience applying regulatory requirements and professional standards in a practical setting.
• An interest in keeping up to date with developments in building safety legislation, regulation and guidance.
• A commitment to continued professional development.

Key Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to assess complex information and develop practical, proportionate recommendations.
• Strategic thinking and sound professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative consultancy team.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• A professional, ethical and client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness and ability to undertake UK-wide travel as required.
• Candidates based in London may be eligible for the additional London weighting, subject to the applicable criteria.