Building Regulations Specialist

Building Regulations Specialist

Department: Health & Safety

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

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

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capability in Building Regulations, design coordination, and managing submissions to Building Control-fully aligned with the evolving BRPD responsibilities under the Building Regulations (Amendments) and Higher Risk Buildings Procedures.

Role Responsibilities

• Review design information, technical packages, manufacturers' details, consultant reports, and specifications to verify compliance with relevant Approved Documents
• Lead or support the preparation of Building Regulations packages for submission to Approved Inspectors / Building Control Authorities
• Coordinate responses to plan check reports, resolving queries with design teams and ensuring non conformances are addressed
• Support Principal Designers in ensuring designs comply with statutory regulations throughout the pre construction phase
• Assist Principal Designers in planning, managing, and monitoring design work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations
• Prepare documentation and technical evidence for Building Control submissions
• Respond to Building Control queries and coordinate submissions of revised drawings or specifications

Candidate Profile Qualifications

• Building safety qualification (or working towards)
• Health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate)
• Professional membership (or working towards) such as CIAT, CABE, CIOB, ICWCI

Experience

• Demonstrable experience producing and coordinating technical design packages for Building Regulations submissions
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
  Experience liaising with Approved Inspectors / Building Control Authorities.
  Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and reviewing consultant information

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

• 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 - 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 - Continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - Wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - Team, social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

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.

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