Building Safety Consultant

Carla Flanagan; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Building Safety Consultant to work fully remotely. The role involves advising clients on building safety legislation, conducting compliance reviews, and assessing construction risks. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact the industry's regulatory landscape significantly.

Benefits

Fully remote

Flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK

Competitive package with career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in building control or safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on building safety legislation.
• Carry out compliance reviews on higher-risk buildings.
• Assess design and construction risks and provide advice.
• Review building plans and guide clients on compliance.
• Undertake site inspections where required.

Skills

Building safety legislation

Compliance reviews

Risk assessment

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

Professional membership (CABE, RICS, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Building Safety Consultant — Remote — Salary up to £80,000. I’m working with a specialist consultancy that’s growing its team and looking for an experienced Building Safety Consultant. This is a fantastic chance to play a key role in guiding clients through the new Building Safety Act 2022 and wider building regulations, helping deliver safer, better-quality projects across the UK.

What sets this consultancy apart is their unique blend of people:

• Senior professionals who are still actively leading in local authority building control.
• Project leaders with first-hand experience delivering some of London\'s most high-profile developments.

They see the Building Safety Act not just as a regulatory hurdle, but as a vital turning point for the industry. Their mission is to use this framework to embed safety into the heart of construction while also driving broader improvements — from better information management and digitalisation to raising the overall quality of the built environment.

If you\'re looking to join a team that combines deep technical knowledge with a forward-thinking, solutions-led approach, this could be a brilliant fit.

What you\'ll do

• Advise clients on building safety legislation (Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Fire Safety Act, CDM Regulations).
• Carry out compliance reviews on higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and other complex projects.
• Assess design and construction risks (fire safety, structural, etc.) and provide clear, practical advice.
• Review building plans, prepare reports, and guide clients on achieving compliance.
• Undertake site inspections where required, checking standards are met.
• Work closely with developers, designers, and contractors to support safe outcomes.

What they\'re looking for

• Degree in Building Surveying, Building Control, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (CABE, RICS, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years\' experience in building control or safety compliance.
• Class 2D - Class 3H Registered Building Inspector, or working towards registration (support available).
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setup.

Why this role?

• Fully remote - flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Opportunity to shape how the industry adapts to the biggest regulatory shift in decades.
• Join a team of highly experienced professionals making a real difference.
• Competitive package with career growth opportunities.