Building Safety Consultant at Rider Levett Bucknall
Rider Levett Bucknall · Manchester, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Manchester
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Role Overview
The role would suit a Building Control professional with previous of experience in the sector, offering their services to a range of clients and projects. Excellent interpersonal skills are required due to the client-facing nature of the role, and would prefer candidates who have either completed or are in the process of completing their registration through BICoF (upper Class 2 or Class 3).
Role Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
- Provide Building Regulations support to our external project teams and internal design team (including Principal Designer).
- Undertake inspections, site visits and prepare reports.
- Provide advice on building control processes (e.g. notices, notifications etc).
- Undertake systematic reviews of designs and inspections to inform the extent of building regulations compliance.
- Provide advice and training on matters related to Building Safety Act, secondary legislation affecting building control processes.
- Liaise with duty-holders, and other parties to ensure compliance on projects.
- Attend client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control regulations.
- Chair workshops internally and externally.
- Provide technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are completed in line with current building regulations and legislation.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Relatable built environment degree.
- Class 2 or Class 3 registration through BICoF. (completed or in process).
- Membership to CABE, CIOB or RICS.
Experience
- Experience of inspecting buildings and properties.
- Excellent knowledge of approved documents, design processes, building regulations, codes and legislation.
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
RLB Employee Benefits
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
