Senior Building Safety Consultant and CDM Consultant

Arcadis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering consultancy in Warrington is seeking a Senior Building Safety Consultant. This role involves advising projects on Building Regulations, assessing designs for compliance, and delivering the Principal Designer role. Ideal candidates should have architectural or building control experience and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering architectural or building control services.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Design and Construction Processes.
• Excellent communication of complex safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Building Regulations requirements.
• Assess designs for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Support the delivery of the Principal Designer role.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Client-facing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB

Job description

Senior Building Safety Consultant and CDM Consultant

Arcadis, Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Arcadis is seeking a Building Safety Consultant interested in advancing 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 supporting projects across multiple sectors, including healthcare, residential, education, data centres, industrial, commercial, retail, office, leisure and custodial. The position has been created to support changes to Building Regulations and Building Control regimes, providing Building Regulations advisory services and delivering the Building Regulations Principal Designer role. The candidate should have several years of Building Control experience and an interest in applying their expertise in a consulting and advisory environment.

Role accountabilities

• 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 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 empower everyone to be their best and believe every contribution matters. Arcadis is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions and offers a skills‑based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is committed to equality and inclusion. We aim to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all. We value diverse perspectives and experiences as essential to our success.