Building Safety Consultant (Principal Designer) at Arcadis

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design Processes, Construction Processes, CDM 2015, Architecture, Engineering, Building Control, Client-Facing Skills, Project Management, Technical Expertise, Regulatory Compliance, Gap Analysis, Training Delivery, Quality Assurance, Legislative Updates

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Have a design background and hold CABE Building Safety certificate or equivalent; or BICoF Class 3 registration (preferred). Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design and Construction Processes and designs codes Proven knowledge of CDM 2015 Background in architecture, design/engineering or building control Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex safety concepts effectively. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects across different sectors. Experience of delivering the CDM 2015 or Building Regulations Principal Designer is advantageous, but not essential. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS and Security Check (SC). Advise internal design teams and project stakeholders on Building Regulations technical requirements. Assess designs, surveys, and inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations. Offer guidance on building control processes throughout project lifecycles. Support delivery of the Principal Designer role under the Building Regulations framework and in line with established company processes. Participate in client and design team meetings as necessary. 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. Collaborate with designers to review regulatory compliance in designs and develop practical solutions that align with legal standards and industry best practices. Perform a variety of Building Safety Consultancy tasks in line with agreed service deliverables. Compile building regulation submission packages for building control applications for both HRBs and non-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. Apply quality assurance principles in daily activities. Stay current with updates to legislation and best practices in the field.

Responsibilities

The Building Safety Consultant will advise internal design teams and project stakeholders on Building Regulations technical requirements and ensure compliance throughout project lifecycles. They will also support the delivery of the Principal Designer role under the Building Regulations framework.