Building Safety Consultant

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Building Safety Consultant

Arcadis – India

ROLE
– Provide expert advisory support to internal design teams and UK project stakeholders on Building Regulations requirements
– Review and assess designs, surveys, and site inspection reports to ensure full compliance with UK Building Regulations
– Guide project teams on building control processes and compliance expectations throughout the project lifecycle
– Support delivery of the Building Regulations Principal Designer role, ensuring regulatory duties are met
– Participate in client and design-team meetings to discuss compliance and design considerations
– Facilitate internal and external workshops focused on Building Regulations and building safety compliance
– Offer technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams and assist stakeholders in resolving compliance-related queries
– Ensure project outputs align with all applicable Building Regulations and legislative requirements
– Support clients and in-house teams in meeting obligations under the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022
– Fulfil the responsibilities of the Building Regulations Principal Designer, following the statutory definition and company’s established delivery processes
– Collaborate with design teams to review regulatory compliance, propose practical solutions, and promote best-practice implementation
– Undertake a range of Building Safety Consultancy tasks, aligned with agreed deliverables for each project
– Perform gap analyses and review plans to identify missing information needed for building regulation approval
– Deliver formal and informal training sessions on building regulation compliance to internal teams and external stakeholders
– Apply quality assurance processes consistently across all tasks and deliverables
– Stay up to date with legislative changes, regulatory updates, and evolving industry best practices
– Report to the GEC Lead and support in ensuring timely, high-quality delivery for UK projects

REQUIREMENTS
– Proven experience in delivering architectural, structural, or building control services
– Educational background in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree is preferred
– Professional membership in recognised civil, design, or engineering bodies is highly desirable
– Strong understanding of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, and design/construction processes and codes
– Foundational knowledge of CDM 2015, with enthusiasm to further develop expertise through project work
– Experience within architecture, engineering design, or building control environments
– Excellent client-facing and communication skills
– Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects across diverse sectors
– Prior experience delivering services under CDM 2015 or acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer is an advantage, though not essential
– Advanced user of MS Office tools, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

BENEFITS
– Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across the built-environment sector
– Chance to broaden career into consulting and advisory services while applying technical knowledge on a wider scale
– Opportunity to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet
– Empowered to be your best and carve your career path
– Opportunity to create a lasting legacy
– Equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are at the forefront of all activities
– Great place to work for all people, with a commitment to non-discrimination in employment on any basis