Role: Building Safety Consultant (Head of Department)

Location: UK Wide

Sector: Property & Construction Consultancy

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + annual bonus + attractive benefits package

WRG are excited to be supporting an award winning multi-disciplinary property & construction consultancy that operate across the UK. The business has 10 offices dotted throughout England & Wales (you can be based from one of these offices to deliver the new service).

The role has been created off the back of the changes happening in the industry related to the Building Safety Regulator, and the business wanting to integrate their PD and Building Safety service offering. They want to help their clients navigate these changes and ensure building regs compliance is achieved on every project.

Our client oversees a diverse range of projects in the residential, commercial, retail, office, university, super prime resi, leisure, hotel, industrial, manufacturing, sport and education sectors.

The role would suit a Building Control professional or Approved Inspector with several years of experienced in the sector, offering their services to a range of clients and projects. Excellent interpersonal skills are required due to the client facing nature of the role. Our client is also happy to consider people who have not registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

Our client has a vision that the successful applicant will build and develop a team of “Building Safety Consultants” around them and further grow and develop this new department. It is an exciting role within the industry and you will be at the forefront of our clients new service offering.

Duties:

• Carryout building inspections, site visits, surveys and prepare reports.
• Offer advice around the Building Safety Act.
• Liaise with Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and other parties to ensure compliance on projects.
• Undertake plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval.
• Inspect properties and buildings at key stages of the building process.
• Attend client and design team meetings to offer professional advice in relation to building regs compliance.
• Provide technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed in line with current building regulations and legislation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or similar discipline.
• Membership to RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
• Experience of inspecting buildings and properties.
• Excellent knowledge of BSA, building regulations, codes and legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Apply:

• Salary in the region of £70,000 – £80,000.
• Travel and mileage expenses covered.
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Company pension plan.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Excellent CPD, training and support from day one with the business.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Clear career pathway with opportunities for progression and development.

If you are interested in the role, or would like more information about the position then please contact Mike@werecruitgroup.com | 07562 945 690

Please only apply for this role if you are based and eligible to work in the UK.