Senior Building Safety and CDM Consultant

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Building Safety and CDM Consultant to work on diverse projects across various sectors including healthcare and commercial. The role involves advising clients on Building Regulations, ensuring compliance, and supporting project teams. Ideal candidates will have building control experience and relevant professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Background in architecture, design/engineering or building control.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Building Regulations requirements and compliance.
• Support delivery of Principal Designer role under Building Regulations.
• Facilitate workshops on Building Regulations compliance.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Organizational skills

Education

BICoF Class 2F registration

Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB

Job description

Senior Building Safety and CDM Consultant

Arcadis Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Building Safety Consultant interested in advancing their career within a world leading architecture, design and engineer consultancy. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients within the built environment. The business manages projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, residential, education, data centres, industrial, commercial, retail, office, leisure and custodial.

This new position has been created due to securing a wide range of exciting projects which require support following changes to the Building Regulations and Building Control Regime. The role will involve providing Building Regulations Advisory Services and delivering the Building Regulations Principal Designer role.

Arcadis has an established process for providing support to clients on Building Safety Act requirements and we require additional expertise in Building Control. This position is ideal for a candidate with several years of Building Control experience in the field who is interested in pursuing a career applying their expertise on a wider capacity in a consulting and advisory environment.

Role accountabilities:

• Advise internal design teams and project stakeholders on Building Regulations requirements.
• Assess designs, surveys, and inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Offer guidance on building control processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the delivery of the Principal Designer role under the Building Regulations framework.
• Participate in client and design team meetings as necessary.
• Facilitate internal and external workshops on Building Regulations compliance.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Ensure that projects align with current Building Regulations and legislative requirements.
• Guide and support clients and in-house teams in meeting their obligations under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Fulfill the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer for clients, as defined by the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and in line with established company processes.
• Collaborate with designers to review regulatory compliance in designs and develop practical solutions that align with legal standards and industry best practices.
• Perform a variety of Building Safety Consultancy tasks in line with agreed service deliverables.
• HR, conduct gap analyses, and appraise plans to identify missing information required for building regulation approval.
• Deliver building regulation compliance training sessions internally and externally, as required.
• Apply quality assurance principles in daily activities.
• Stay current with updates to legislation and best practices in the field.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services.
• BICoF Class 2F registration (preferred).
• Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design and Construction Processes and designs codes
• Knowledge of CDM 2015
• Background in architecture, design/engineering or building control
• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex safety concepts effectively.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects across different sectors.
• Experience of delivering the CDM 2015 or Building Regulations Principal Designer is advantageous, but not essential.
  
  

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