Principal Building Safety & Compliance Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Building Safety and Compliance Consultant to lead initiatives ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and other regulations. This role involves working on residential, commercial, and healthcare projects, advising on safety standards, and fostering a proactive compliance culture. A competitive salary of £60,000 plus car allowance is offered, alongside flexibility and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Building Control surveying.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and related regulations.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Building Safety Act and related legislation.
• Guide on fire safety and structural control.
• Ensure compliance with CDM (2015) Regulations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline

RICS-accredited qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote (requires travel across the UK)

Contract Type: Permanent (full-time)

Salary: up to £60,000 plus car allowance

On behalf of a distinguished independent client, we are seeking a skilled Principal Building Safety and Compliance Consultant. For almost 20 years, this consultancy has been offering superior services in Health and Safety, Building Compliance, and CDM across the UK. Their clientele includes developers, contractors, architects, and private entities, all benefiting from the agency’s expertise in ensuring legal compliance and promoting best practices in safety, design risk management, and building control.

The Role

In this pivotal role as a Principal Building Safety & Compliance Consultant, you will drive safety and compliance initiatives across residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. Your role merges Building Safety Act compliance, CDM Principal Designer responsibilities, and technical building control surveying. As a key advisor and compliance leader, you will ensure projects adhere to the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations 2022, and CDM (2015) standards.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Building Safety Act and associated legislation.
• Offer guidance on fire safety, structural control, accessibility, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Stay current with legislative updates, ensuring internal processes and client policies remain compliant.
• Fulfil the role of Principal Designer, ensuring CDM (2015) Regulations compliance.
• Advise design teams and Principal Contractors on design risk management and safe construction methods.
• Prepare and coordinate pre-construction information to manage risks.
• Assess and challenge design proposals to maintain safety and compliance.
• Execute plan reviews, site inspections, and evaluations.
• Issue compliance reports, certificates, and regulatory documents adhering to RICS standards.
• Collaborate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure smooth approval and certification processes.
• Serve as a vital contact for clients, contractors, regulators, and consultants.
• Advocate and cultivate proactive safety and compliance cultures within client organisations.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Building Control, or a related discipline.
• RICS-accredited qualification (Chartered or Associate level) or equivalent professional acknowledgment (e.g., CABE, CIOB).
• Demonstrated experience in Building Control surveying, understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and CDM Designer duties.
• NEBOSH qualification (Construction or similar).
• Superior communication, report writing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving license and readiness to travel across the UK.

Desirable:

• Experience with high-rise or technically complex projects.
• Understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency frameworks.
• Strong commercial acumen and client management skills.

Why Join

• A salary of £60,000 plus car allowance.
• Lead transformative projects across diverse sectors.
• Collaborate within a supportive and dynamic team, emphasising professional development.
• Play a key role in enhancing safety standards in the built environment.
• Commitment to equality and a family-first ethos with flexibility and remote working.

This opportunity offers a versatile mix of responsibilities, with the potential to significantly influence safety and compliance within the construction and built environment sector