Principal Designer

JR United Kingdom; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning private consultancy firm based in Sidcup is seeking a Building Design & Compliance Consultant for a permanent position. The role involves managing projects in compliance with the Building Safety Act and requires strong fire safety legislation knowledge. Ideal candidates will have significant consultancy experience and be proactive in developing new business opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave – sell, buy & carry-over policies

Health Shield cash plan

Long service award

Life assurance

Annual season ticket loan

Generous maternity & paternity pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a Building Safety position.
• 5+ years working in the fire safety consultancy industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Building Safety Act consultancy projects.
• Draft and review Building Safety Cases.
• Research and draft client policies and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Education

Recognised fire safety or CDM qualification

Job description

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We are currently working in partnership with an award-winning private consultancy firm based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Building Design & Compliance Consultant on a permanent contract. The position is due to start on notice. The salary is circa £65k for this role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full range of fire safety legislation and guidance, including RR(FS)0, Building Regulations, BS Standards and Building Safety Act.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project managing the successful delivery of selected new and existing Building Safety Act consultancy projects, including project set up, gap analysis, client engagement, scheduling and report production
• Drafting, writing and reviewing Building Safety Cases
• Providing Principal Designer Advisor services as required under the Building Safety Act
• Researching, drafting and reviewing client policies, procedures, technical specifications and other documentation

Experience required:

• Recognised fire safety or CDM qualification
• 5+ years working in a Building Safety position
• 5+ years working within the fire safety consultancy industry

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to manage and oversee multiple consultancy projects
• Pro-active in development of new business

Rewards and Benefits:

• Annual leave – sell, buy & carry-over policies
• Health Shield cash plan
• Long service award
• Life assurance
• Annual season ticket loan
• Generous maternity & paternity pay

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours
• Monday – Friday
• Thursday in the office, 4 days working from home

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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