Job Description

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. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Building Safety Consultant interested in advancing their career within a world leading architecture, design and engineer consultancy. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients within the built environment. This new position has been created due to securing a wide range of exciting projects which require support following changes to the Building Regulations and Building Control Regime. The role will involve providing Building Regulations Advisory Services and delivering the Building Regulations Principal Designer role.



We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

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 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. Compile building regulation submission packages for building control applications for both HRBs and HRBs 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experienced in delivering architectural or building control services. Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field. BICoF Class 3 registration (preferred). Membership with CABE, RICS, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, Design and Construction Processes and designs 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.

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Why Arcadis?



We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.



You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.



Together, we can create a lasting legacy.



Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.



Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging



We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.





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