Role: Lead Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Advisor – (JPC-76)
Location: London
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Overview
Our Client is a professional construction consultancy looking for a Lead Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Advisor to undertake an interesting new role. They are seeking to develop a dedicated resource to deliver BSR Advisory services to their clients. Particular attention drawn to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).
Experience
* Residential/commercial
* Public & private sectors
* Mixed use developments
* Regeneration
* Fire remedial works
* High Rise Buildings
* Regulatory Compliance & Building Safety Legislation
* Risk Assessment & Safety Case Development
* Building Control & Competency Frameworks
* Familiarity with dutyholder roles, gateway processes, and professional competence standards
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Understanding
* Excellent reporting skills
* Confidence to enforce compliance
* Proactive & excellent time management
* Excellent Client facing skills
* Provide training to Clients and Colleagues when required
Role Requirements
The Lead BSR Advisor will carry out duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), and the Building etc (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 working with Housing Association, Local Authority clients & Contractors. This will include delivering all BSR Advisory services directly for clients on residential property, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) as follows:
* Ensure that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements.
* Attend team design meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work.
* Review existing design, plans, specifications and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations.
* Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved.
* Prepare and submit a signed competence declaration alongside our PDBR’s on behalf of our client.
* Give advice to building control bodies and Building Safety Regulator that carry out regulated functions in the form of application submission.
* Inspecting and enforcing compliance for items such as passive fire protection, means of escape/evacuation strategies and smoke ventilation systems.
* Ensure input as a consultant, assists and complements the role of the building surveyor.
* Challenge contractors or clients interpretation of both legislative & regulative updates in an advisory capacity.
* Deliver added value to client beyond compliance checking.
* Coordinate with the PD BR & architectural services & develop a service offering to include that of BSR advisory services.
Technical Knowledge
* In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Approved Documents, and relevant statutory guidance.
* Familiarity with fire safety engineering principles, high-rise building design, and remediation processes.
* Strong knowledge of building control procedures, dutyholder responsibilities, and competency frameworks.
* Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and safety case development for complex or high-rise buildings.
Skills
* Analytical and Problem-Solving:
* Ability to assess compliance issues, identify risks, and recommend practical, regulatory-compliant solutions.
* Stakeholder Engagement:
* Proven capability to work collaboratively with residents, developers, contractors, local authorities, and fire services.
* Communication:
* Clear and confident in presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, including reports, briefings, and consultations.
* Quality Assurance & Audit:
* Competence in monitoring documentation, inspections, and performance against regulatory standards.
* Project Management:
* Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a regulatory environment.
Understanding
* Appreciation of the resident voice and the need for transparency and accountability in building safety.
* Awareness of current and emerging building safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
* Understanding of construction industry processes, including design, procurement, and delivery, in both public and private sectors.
The Person
The successful BSR Advisor will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing dedicated Building Inspector services or a Building Control background and develop around CDM if required. They will have:
* Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations.
* Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry and on-site experience.
* Experience in implementing & assessing of HRB applications.
* Professional qualification/membership: Chartered Building Engineer (C.Build.E/MCABE) is preferred.
* Registered Class 3 (or higher) Building Inspector with the BSR.
* Successfully completed (or currently undertaking) the Competence Based Inspector Competence Assessment Scheme (CBICAS).
* Demonstrable competence with current building safety and competence standards (e.g. PAS 8673, BECS, BICoF) and a strong understanding of how legislation, guidance and Approved Documents interrelate.
* Proven ability to review and validate design work (architectural, fire engineering, structural) for compliance with building safety requirements and manage changes appropriately.
* Experience working within or leading multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, fire engineers, Principal Designers (PD) and Principal Designers with Building Regulations (PDBR), ensuring that safety is embedded into design from early stages.
* Strong inspection, monitoring and enforcement skills, particularly for high-risk buildings, passive fire protection, means of escape, smoke ventilation etc.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, to advise, challenge and build consensus with clients, contractors and in house teams.
* High levels of integrity, decision-making capability and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/programmes and deliver advisory work within agreed time-scales and quality standards.
* In-depth knowledge of:
* Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
* Fire Safety Act 2021
* Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
* Building Safety Act 2022
Personal Attributes
* Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire teams, with a focus on creating a culture of compliance and safety, in line with the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022.
* Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and ensure designs meet the stringent safety requirements under the BSA 2022.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to clients, contractors, and colleagues, particularly around the implications of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
* Attention to Detail: Strong attention to technical and regulatory details, especially around the high standards set by the BSA 2022.
* Time Management: Ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
* Client-Focused: Commitment to delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships, especially in the context of the heightened safety focus under the BSA 2022.
* Integrity & Ethical Conduct: Operates with transparency; willing to challenge unsafe practices; accountability for signed declarations (competence declarations etc.).
Rewards and Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus incentive
* Pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
* 3-4 days during Xmas period (at Directors discretion)
* 1 day off for birthday
Salary:
£100,000 per annum