Structural Engineer - Technical Strategy Lead (Band 2/Grade 7)
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Structural Engineer - Technical Strategy Lead (Band 2/Grade 7)
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Aberdeen, Ashford (Kent), Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Chelmsford, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted, Plymouth, Sheffield, Wrexham, York
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* As a Technical Strategy Lead you will lead on topics related to Structural Safety and be responsible for strategic direction, technical developments, operational practice and upskilling of others.
* Plan and prioritise work with divisional colleagues, policy teams and sectors to support strategic developments, operational decision-making and evaluating impact on risk.
* Provide support to operational colleagues on complicated cases which relate to complex and high risk buildings. This could involve writing specialist reports and undertaking expert witness work.
* The post holder will act as principal advisor to caseworkers to support them to manage, evaluate and discharge duties and responsibilities for Gateway 2 applications, Safety Case Reports and enforcement cases, including complex buildings and developments that are in scope of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
* Act as a specialist Structural Safety expert, providing competent advice to BSR and MDTs whilst adhering to the regulators code and within their level of competence.
* To act as an expert witness in cases where contravention of regulations results in legal enforcement action.
* Maintain an expert understanding of the structural safety elements of the Building Safety Act 2022, including the structural implications of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, key British Standards and technical codes of practice such as IStructE guidance ensuring advice aligns with recognised good practice and regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* As a Technical Strategy Lead you will lead on topics related to Structural Safety and be responsible for strategic direction, technical developments, operational practice and upskilling of others.
* Plan and prioritise work with divisional colleagues, policy teams and sectors to support strategic developments, operational decision-making and evaluating impact on risk.
* Provide support to operational colleagues on complicated cases which relate to complex and high risk buildings. This could involve writing specialist reports and undertaking expert witness work.
* The post holder will act as principal advisor to caseworkers to support them to manage, evaluate and discharge duties and responsibilities for Gateway 2 applications, Safety Case Reports and enforcement cases, including complex buildings and developments that are in scope of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
* Act as a specialist Structural Safety expert, providing competent advice to BSR and MDTs whilst adhering to the regulators code and within their level of competence.
* To act as an expert witness in cases where contravention of regulations results in legal enforcement action.
* Maintain an expert understanding of the structural safety elements of the Building Safety Act 2022, including the structural implications of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, key British Standards and technical codes of practice such as IStructE guidance ensuring advice aligns with recognised good practice and regulatory expectations.
Person specification
Essential Skills And Criteria
* Demonstrable experience in structural engineering design or assessment for higher-risk or complex buildings, including application of British standards and awareness of structural safety implications under the Building Safety Act 2022. (Lead Criteria)
* Experience and specialist knowledge of a range of building types including non-standard buildings and HRBs.
* Demonstrable experience of building control processes with specific reference to a range of building types including non-standard and complex buildings and HRBs.
* Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation with specific reference to a range of building types including complex buildings and HRBs.
* Knowledge and experience of approved documents, best practice and guidance to a range building types.
* Demonstrable experience of Fire Safety, Structural Safety, Construction Safety, building systems, health & safety and design & construction.
* Experience of assessing compliance against Building Act 1984 (as amended), Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and other applicable legislation, standards and guidance in relation to complex, non-standard buildings and HRBs.
* Experience of carrying out site inspections, plans assessments and developing and implementing inspection schedules for a range of building types including complex buildings and HRBs.
* Experience of assessing safety and risk and acting to secure compliance, including enforcement action.
Travel
Occasional travel to other HSE offices and inspection sites may be required for this role.
Working Pattern
Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week
Qualifications
Level 6 (Degree) qualified in building studies, construction, civil engineering, surveying or other equivalent and relevant subject area.
https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualificationlevels
Memberships
Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) or Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering at Pace
* Making Effective Decisions
Alongside your salary of £60,760, Health and Safety Executive contributes £17,602 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
We invest in our people with;
* Competitive rates of pay
* Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector.
* Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
* Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
* 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
* Parental leave benefits
* As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Application Information
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete the following:
* A CV that displays your career history, previous skills and experience and qualifications
* 750 word Personal Statement based on the lead essential skills and criteria "Demonstrable experience in structural engineering design or assessment for higher-risk or complex buildings, including application of British standards and awareness of structural safety implications under the Building Safety Act 2022"
Application Guidance
Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
To check if your qualifications are an equivalent level please see here https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualificationlevels
Sift Information
You will be assessed on your CV and Personal Statement.
The sift will take place 14th July 2025.
Interview Information
You will be assessed on the Behaviours listed in the advert and your experience.
The Interviews will take place 28th July 2025.
AI Tools & Platforms
During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage.
Sponsorship
This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.
Further Information
Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.
HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.
From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk .
Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
* Name : Debi Waite
* Email : Debi.Waite@hse.gov.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
Further information
If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Government Administration
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