Senior Building Safety Consultant and CDM Consultant

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Building Safety Consultant to ensure compliance with Building Regulations across various projects. Candidates should have a strong understanding of building safety, excellent organizational and client-facing skills, and relevant industry experience. This full-time role offers meaningful work in a supportive environment focused on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Background in architecture, design/engineering or building control.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Building Regulations requirements.
• Assess designs for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Guide clients and teams on regulatory obligations.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Safety consultancy expertise

Education

Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB

Job description

Senior Building Safety Consultant and CDM Consultant

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Building Safety Consultant to advance their career within a world-leading architecture, design and engineering consultancy. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients within the built environment and across sectors including healthcare, residential, education, data centres, industrial, commercial, retail, office, leisure and custodial. This position supports Building Regulations Advisory Services and delivers the Building Regulations Principal Designer role.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal design teams and project stakeholders on Building Regulations requirements.
• Assess designs, surveys, and inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Offer guidance on building control processes throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the delivery of the Principal Designer role under the Building Regulations framework.
• 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.
• Fulfill the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer for clients, as defined by the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and in line with established company processes.
• 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.
• HR, 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services.
• BICoF Class 2F registration (preferred).
• Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design and Construction Processes and design codes.
• 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.

Why Arcadis?

We believe everyone's contribution matters and are pioneering a skills-based approach to empower you to carve your career path and maximize impact. You will do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Professional Services