Building Safety Consultant

SOCOTEC UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in London is seeking a Building Safety Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will conduct building safety assessments, develop fire safety strategies, and provide expert advice on regulations. Requirements include a degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in building safety and fire safety roles.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS, IFE).
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations and fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive building safety and fire risk assessments.
• Develop and implement fire safety strategies.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors to integrate safety measures.

Skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Fire safety assessment experience

Strong analytical abilities

Construction technology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Building Safety Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Building Safety Consultant to join the Engineering division. We require an experienced professional to support the Team, who will help grow the Building Safety and Management Systems Team, delivering projects and developing good client relationships.

Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider Team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct comprehensive building safety and fire risk assessments for diverse structures
• Develop and implement fire safety strategies and building safety plans
• Provide expert advice on building regulations, fire safety legislation, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to integrate safety measures into building designs and renovations
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in building and fire safety regulations and technologies
• Represent SOCOTEC in industry forums and professional bodies

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Building Safety or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in building safety and fire safety roles
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS, IFE)
• In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, fire safety legislation, and international safety standards
• Construction technology experience – understanding of modern building methods, materials and techniques to facilitate comprehensive assessments and informed decision-making
• Knowledge/experience in fire safety design and passive fire protection systems
• Safety assessment – knowledge of how to evaluate building safety and energy efficiency
• Health & safety – knowledge of regulations and best practices related to occupational health and safety in buildings
• Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong analytical abilities – required to evaluate structures, assess potential risks and devise effective solutions for various building-related issues or defects
• Fire safety assessment experience
• Fire risk assessment experience
• Commercial knowledge – development of MDT fee proposals
• Knowledge of European health, safety and fire legislation and standards

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the component parts of a Building Safety Case
• Experience in the production of a Residents Engagement Strategy and / or Mandatory Occurrence Reporting strategy

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.