Structural Engineer – Technical Strategy Lead

HSE Health and Safety Executive; Birmingham, Ashford, Basingstoke, Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE Health and Safety Executive is seeking a qualified professional for a senior role within the Building Safety Regulator. You will influence building safety policy and guidance, lead technical initiatives, and mentor within the organization, shaping the future of building safety in England.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in building safety.
• Ability to contribute to national policy and guidance.
• Experience collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workstreams and advise on Gateway applications.
• Conduct safety case reviews and mentor within the organization.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to strengthen building safety.

Job description

The Building Safety Regulator is seeking technically qualified professionals to help shape the future of building safety in England. This senior role offer a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, contributing to the development of national policy, statutory guidance, and operational practice for complex and higher-risk buildings.

You will lead technical workstreams, advise on Gateway applications and safety case reviews, and act as a mentor and expert advisor across the organisation. As part of BSR’s Technical Policy Division, you will collaborate with government departments, industry stakeholders, and other regulators to strengthen the building control system and ensure proportionate, risk based decisions that protect people in and around buildings.

This is an exciting time to join BSR. As part of this team you will be responsible for shaping an internal culture of high performance and continuous improvement that will help to create cultural change in building safety in England and for the future.