Hybrid Building Safety Consultant

at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

• Job title: Building Safety Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Building Safety Consultant providing Building Regulations support to clients. Engaging in inspections, compliance advisory, and technical guidance for varied projects in the built environment sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide Building Regulations support to our external project teams and internal design team (including Principal Designer).
• Undertake inspections, site visits and prepare reports.
• Provide advice on building control processes (e.g. notices, notifications etc).
• Undertake systematic reviews of designs and inspections to inform the extent of building regulations compliance.
• Provide advice and training on matters related to Building Safety Act, secondary legislation affecting building control processes.
• Liaise with duty-holders, and other parties to ensure compliance on projects.
• Attend client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control regulations.
• Chair workshops internally and externally.
• Provide technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed in line with current building regulations and legislation.

Requirements

• Relatable built environment degree.
• Class 2 or Class 3 registration through BICoF. (completed or in process).
• Membership to CABE, CIOB or RICS.
• Experience of inspecting buildings and properties.
• Excellent knowledge of approved documents, design processes, building regulations, codes and legislation.
• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.