Senior Building Safety Consultant

Location Oxfordshire
Discipline: Building Surveying
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Contact name: Charmaine Mundy

Contact email: charmaine.mundy@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH3564_1746712466
Published: about 3 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Building Safety Consultant

Location: Oxford
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role:

A well-established and respected construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Building Safety Consultant to join its high-performing Project & Programme Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most prestigious and technically complex projects across sectors such as retail, healthcare, energy, commercial property, education, and the public sector.

The consultancy is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth. Flexible and remote working are part of the everyday offering, with options for adjusted hours, additional leave, and tailored support for your goals both in and out of work.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Building Safety Consultant, you'll play a key role in helping clients meet their responsibilities under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Building Safety Act 2022. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, conduct compliance audits, advise on design safety, and support regulatory submissions-bringing your expertise to projects that shape the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients and internal teams on compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

  • Deliver the Principal Designer role as defined in the Building Regulations.

  • Conduct audits and inspections to ensure design and construction compliance.

  • Review and analyse building regulation submission packages and perform gap analysis.

  • Contribute to and potentially lead training on regulatory compliance.

  • Keep current with legislative updates and best practice changes.

Desirable Qualities:

  • Class 2/3 Registered Building Inspector (not essential but advantageous).

  • Experience with PAS45001 and integrated management systems.

  • A portfolio of experience across various building types.

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong understanding of Building Regulations and secondary legislation.

  • Technically sound with design and construction knowledge.

  • Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Relevant chartership (CABE, CIOB, RICS).

  • Experience in a building safety, control, or compliance role.

  • Attention to detail, proactive mindset, and professional outlook.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-regarded consultancy offering meaningful career progression, diverse project exposure, and a flexible, supportive environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience, along with a range of benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Apply Today
Take the next step in your career as a Senior Building Safety Consultant-apply now and help shape the future of building safety.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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