Building Safety Consultant • Manchester, United Kingdom

Join Rider Levett Bucknall RLB as a Building Safety Consultant.

Role Overview

The role is suited for a Building Control professional with experience in the sector, who will advise a range of clients and projects. Excellent interpersonal skills are required due to the client‑facing nature of the role. Candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing their registration through BICoF (Upper Class 2 or Class 3) are preferred.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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, with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing – 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 – Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure – Opportunities to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility – Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

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: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

Sen level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction