Lead Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Advisor – (JPC-76)

Role: Lead Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Advisor – (JPC-76)

• Inspecting and enforcing compliance for items such as passive fire protection, means of escape/evacuation strategies and smoke ventilation systems.
• Challenge contractors or clients interpretation of both legislative & regulative updates in an advisory capacity.
• Ensure input as a consultant, assists and complements the role of the building surveyor.
• Prepare and submit a signed competence declaration alongside our PDBR’s on behalf of our client.
• Review existing design, plans, specifications and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations.
• Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
• Give advice to building control bodies and Building Safety Regulator that carry out regulated functions in the form of application submission.
• Coordinate with the PD BR & architectural services & develop a service offering to include that of BSR advisory services.
• Provide training to Clients and Colleagues when required
• Ensure that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements.
• Building Control & Competency Frameworks
• Deliver added value to client beyond compliance checking.
• Attend team design meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work.
• Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved.

Technical Knowledge

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and ensure designs meet the stringent safety requirements under the BSA 2022.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire teams, with a focus on creating a culture of compliance and safety, in line with the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022.
• 3-4 days during Xmas period (at Directors discretion)
• Familiarity with fire safety engineering principles, high-rise building design, and remediation processes.
• Awareness of current and emerging building safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to clients, contractors, and colleagues, particularly around the implications of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving:
• Competence in monitoring documentation, inspections, and performance against regulatory standards.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
• Clear and confident in presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, including reports, briefings, and consultations.
• Professional qualification/membership: Chartered Building Engineer (C.Build.E/MCABE) is preferred.
• Excellent reporting skills
• In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Approved Documents, and relevant statutory guidance.
• Strong knowledge of building control procedures, dutyholder responsibilities, and competency frameworks.
• Excellent Client facing skills
• Familiarity with dutyholder roles, gateway processes, and professional competence standards
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry and on-site experience.
• Registered Class 3 (or higher) Building Inspector with the BSR.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and safety case development for complex or high-rise buildings.
• Demonstrable competence with current building safety and competence standards (e.g. PAS 8673, BECS, BICoF) and a strong understanding of how legislation, guidance and Approved Documents interrelate.
• Proven ability to review and validate design work (architectural, fire engineering, structural) for compliance with building safety requirements and manage changes appropriately.
• Strong inspection, monitoring and enforcement skills, particularly for high-risk buildings, passive fire protection, means of escape, smoke ventilation etc.
• Proactive & excellent time management
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a regulatory environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to technical and regulatory details, especially around the high standards set by the BSA 2022.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, to advise, challenge and build consensus with clients, contractors and in house teams.
• Experience working within or leading multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, fire engineers, Principal Designers (PD) and Principal Designers with Building Regulations (PDBR), ensuring that safety is embedded into design from early stages.
• Proven capability to work collaboratively with residents, developers, contractors, local authorities, and fire services.
• Appreciation of the resident voice and the need for transparency and accountability in building safety.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/programmes and deliver advisory work within agreed time-scales and quality standards.
• Fire remedial works
• Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations.
• High levels of integrity, decision-making capability and attention to detail.
• Confidence to enforce compliance
• Understanding of construction industry processes, including design, procurement, and delivery, in both public and private sectors.
• Successfully completed (or currently undertaking) the Competence Based Inspector Competence Assessment Scheme (CBICAS).
• Experience in implementing & assessing of HRB applications.
• Ability to assess compliance issues, identify risks, and recommend practical, regulatory-compliant solutions.
• Integrity & Ethical Conduct: Operates with transparency; willing to challenge unsafe practices; accountability for signed declarations (competence declarations etc.).

£100,000 per annum

• 1 day off for birthday
• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Competitive salary
• Pension contributions
• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Mixed use developments