Consultant - BSA

Pick Everard; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

26 days’ annual leave

Private healthcare

Professional subscriptions

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

A UK-based construction consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to lead projects and ensure compliance with Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in construction or design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to manage project scope, quality, and financials. Benefits include agile working, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction, design, or building control.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead BSA and Principal Designer projects, manage project scope and quality.
• Ensure design compliance with Building Regulations.
• Provide clear technical advice to clients.
• Deliver high-quality project documentation.
• Monitor and report on project financials.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical advice

Education

Professional accreditation (RIBA, ARB, etc.)

Job description

Are you a Construction Professional within the industry who has a design background, with a passion for building safety and a desire to make a difference?

• Do you have experience as a Principal Designer with a clear understanding of Building Regulations?
• Do you see yourself thriving in a collaborative team that fosters creativity and innovation?
• Are you career motivated with a passion and desire to make a difference?
• Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?
• Do your values align with our values - Professionalism, Compassion, Drive and Positivity?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to complex BSA and Principal Designer projects, taking ownership of project scope, programme, quality, and commercial performance, while escalating high-risk or strategically sensitive matters to a Principal or Associate.
• Managing design compliance with Building Regulations, chair design-compliance workshops, and ensure all outcomes are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Provide clear, consistent, and confident technical advice to clients and design teams, ensuring compliance and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Delivering high-quality BSA documentation, reports, and project deliverables, ensuring all outputs meet required standards.
• Monitoring and reporting on project financials, accurately forecasting resource utilisation, hours, and recovery.
• Supporting and mentoring Consultants and Technical Administrators, providing constructive feedback and guidance to develop skills and confidence.
• Review project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with organisational standards and best practice.
• Identify project-level risks and opportunities, taking action within your control and escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately.
• Contribute to fee proposals and bid preparation, providing technical input and insight where required.
• Actively participate in team problem-solving, process improvement, and knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in either construction, design or building control, showcasing a solid understanding of the intricacies involved in these areas.
• Have a good understanding of Building Regulations, allowing for informed decision-making in compliance with legal standards.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and collaboration, coupled with a drive towards achieving excellence in building safety practices.
• Have some basic understanding of project finances, forecasting and commercial management.

Desirable

• To demonstrate strong teamwork capabilities, complemented by a proactive mindset that fosters a commitment to excellence in all deliverables.
• To show dedication to providing a superior client experience, ensuring that all interactions reflect professionalism and respect for client needs.
• Hold a professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, MCIAT, Cabe, MCIOB, CIBSE, ICE, IStrUce etc.
• To have the ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks efficiently.

Benefits

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.