Overview

Job Title: Principal Building Safety & Compliance Consultant

Location: UK wide (with travel across the UK) | Reports to: Director | Contract Type: Permanent (full-time) | Salary: Competitive, based on experience

DM Safety & Health Services is a leading independent consultancy delivering Health & Safety, Building Compliance, and CDM services across the UK since 2008. We work with developers, contractors, architects, and private clients to meet legal obligations while driving best practice in safety, design risk management, and building control.

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to join as Principal Building Safety & Compliance Consultant. This role combines Building Safety Act compliance, CDM Principal Designer duties, and technical building control surveying.

Job Summary: You will act as a trusted advisor and compliance lead across a portfolio of residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. You will ensure projects meet statutory requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations 2022, and CDM (2015). You will provide technical guidance, undertake inspections, manage design risk, and deliver training to foster a culture of safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Building Safety & Compliance: Ensure all projects and properties adhere to the Building Safety Act and related legislation. Provide guidance on fire safety, structural elements of building control, accessibility, energy efficiency, and sustainability standards. Monitor legislative updates and ensure internal processes and client policies remain compliant. Act as Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations across design and planning stages. Advise design teams and Principal Contractors on design risk management and safe construction practices. Prepare and coordinate pre-construction information and ensure risks are properly managed. Review and challenge design proposals to embed safety and compliance.
• Building Control Surveying: Conduct plan checks, site inspections, and assessments across residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. Issue compliance reports, certificates, and regulatory documentation in line with RICS standards. Liaise with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure smooth approval and certification processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, regulators, and consultants. Foster a culture of proactive safety and compliance within client organisations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Building Surveying, Building Control or related field.
• RICS-accredited qualification (Chartered or Associate) or equivalent (e.g., CABE, CIOB).
• Experience in Building Control surveying, Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and CDM Designer duties with Project Management experience desirable.
• Technical knowledge of: Building Safety Act 2022; Building Regulations 2022; CDM 2015 Regulations; Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005; NEBOSH qualification (Construction or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
• Experience with high-rise or complex developments; additional professional memberships (CABE, CIOB, APS); knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency frameworks; strong commercial awareness and client management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead on industry-shaping projects across multiple sectors.
• Work within a supportive, dynamic team with a focus on professional growth.
• Influence and improve safety standards in the built environment.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Permanent (full-time)

Job function

Legal

Industries

Business Consulting and Services