Principal Designer

We are currently working in partnership with an award-winning private consultancy firm based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Building Design & Compliance Consultant on a permanent contract. The position is due to start on notice. The salary is circa £65k for this role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full range of fire safety legislation and guidance, including RR(FS)0, Building Regulations, BS Standards and Building Safety Act.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Project managing the successful delivery of selected new and existing Building Safety Act consultancy projects, including project set up, gap analysis, client engagement, scheduling and report production
• Drafting, writing and reviewing Building Safety Cases
• Providing Principal Designer Advisor services as required under the Building Safety Act
• Researching, drafting and reviewing client policies, procedures, technical specifications and other documentation

Experience required:

• Recognised fire safety or CDM qualification
• 5+ years working in a Building Safety position
• 5+ years working within the fire safety consultancy industry

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to manage and oversee multiple consultancy projects
• Pro-active in development of new business

Rewards and Benefits:

• Home/office working policy
• Flexible working policy
• Annual leave – sell, buy & carry-over policies
• Health Shield cash plan
• Long service award
• Incentive scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Annual season ticket loan
• Generous maternity & paternity pay

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours
• Monday – Friday
• Thursday in the office, 4 days working from home

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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