Principal Building Safety Consultant / Principal Building Regulations Consultant
Join to apply for the Principal Building Safety Consultant / Principal Building Regulations Consultant role at Arcadis
Principal Building Safety Consultant / Principal Building Regulations Consultant
Join to apply for the Principal Building Safety Consultant / Principal Building Regulations Consultant role at Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Arcadis is seeking a Building Safety Consultant interested in advancing their career within a world leading architecture, design, and engineering consultancy. 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.
We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
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.
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.
Compile building regulation submission packages for building control applications for both HRBs and HRBs.
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.
Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services.
Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field.
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design and Construction Processes and design codes.
Background in architecture, design/engineering or building control.
Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex safety concepts effectively.
Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects across different sectors.
Experience of delivering the CDM 2015 or Building Regulations Principal Designer is advantageous, but not essential.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.