Consultant BSA

Pickeverard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy based in Greater London is searching for a Principal Designer to join their innovative team. You will play a crucial role in implementing the Building Safety Act, overseeing compliance with building regulations, and managing design safety across a range of exciting projects. The ideal candidate has experience in construction or design, a strong understanding of Building Regulations, and a passion for teamwork. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, making it ideal for driven individuals motivated to make a positive impact in the built environment.

Benefits

Agile working – Hybrid model

Career and Professional Development

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, design or building control.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver BSA and Principal Designer duties across projects.
• Manage project scopes, deliverables, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Understanding of Building Regulations

Teamwork

Client interaction

Tools

Project Management Software

Design Software

Job description

Our Opportunity

Are you a Construction Professional within the industry who has a design background, with a passion for building safety and a desire to make a difference?

• Do you have experience as a Principal Designer with a clear understanding of Building Regulations?
• Do you see yourself thriving in a collaborative team that fosters creativity and innovation?
• Are you career motivated with a passion and desire to make a difference?
• Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?
• Do your values align with our values – Professionalism, Compassion, Drive and Positivity?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

About the role

At Pick Everard, we are more than just a team; we embody a of innovation, creativity, and support. We are at the forefront of implementing the Building Safety Act, and we want you to be part of this initiative.

The Building Regulations Act 2022 is a crucial piece of legislation in the UK aimed at enhancing building safety standards and establishing a more robust regulatory framework for the construction and management of buildings. At Pick Everard, we take pride in leading this forward and fully understand its significant impact and importance. Within this role, you will oversee and facilitate adherence to building regulations, manage design safety, coordinate design risks, and lead the design team. You will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice, contributing to safer construction practices and a more secure built environment. Our clients span various sectors, including heritage, commercial, education, retail, local authorities, and central government, offering you a diverse range of projects.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Deliver BSA and Principal Designer duties across a portfolio of medium-complexity projects, ensuring work meets quality, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project scopes, deliverables, and documentation within agreed fee, programme, and resource parameters.
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• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, designers, and contractors, escalating issues promptly when required.
• Seek guidance from Senior Consultants on complex tasks and develop competence through shadowing, feedback, and active learning.
• Maintain accurate time records, support forecasting for hours and resource planning, and contribute to invoicing accuracy for assigned projects.
• Contribute to improvements in templates, registers, processes, and working methods to enhance efficiency and consistency across the team.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals and bids by providing technical input under the guidance of Senior or Principal Consultants.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, proactively managing progress, risks, and priorities.
• Engage positively with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and healthy team culture.

If you are seeking a change, eager to expand your knowledge, and want to make a significant impacting the built environment, we would love to hear from you.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

In order to be considered for this role, you must:

• Proven experience in either construction, design or building control, showcasing a solid understanding of the intricacies involved in these areas.
• Have a good understanding of Building Regulations, allowing for informed decision-making in compliance with legal standards.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and collaboration, coupled with a drive towards achieving excellence in building safety practices.

In order to stand out from the crowd, it is desirable for you:

• Demonstrate strong teamwork capabilities, complemented by a proactive mindset that fosters a commitment to excellence in all deliverables.
• Show dedication to providing a superior client experience, ensuring that all interactions reflect professionalism and respect for client needs.
• Hold a professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, MCIAT, CBE, MCIOB, CIBSE, ICE, IStrUce etc.
• Have the ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks efficiently.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees works collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working – Hybrid model
• Career and Professional Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Stakeholder pension

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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