Ridge and Partners LLP
Building Safety Consultant
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Building Safety Consultant
Building Safety Consultant – London Office
Overview
The Building Safety and Building Regulations team in our London office is a growing specialist discipline at Ridge, established in response to the Building Safety Act 2022 and ongoing reforms to the Building Regulations regime.
This team provides strategic, tactical, and project-level advice across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, science, industrial and data centres. Our services cover:
- Delivery of the Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) role
- Advisory support to all duty holders
- Gateway processes
- Regulatory compliance reviews
- Design-stage advisory services
- Technical reporting
The Building Safety Consultant role ensures compliance is embedded within design, managed effectively, and evidenced clearly—delivered in a live design setting. Ideal for individuals with backgrounds in architecture, architectural technology, building surveying, or design management, this is a delivery-focused role for those who understand project workflows and can collaborate under pressure while driving sustained compliance awareness.
The role equips professionals to develop deeper technical judgement and employee progression into more influential roles within building safety and regulatory environments.
Role Description
A Building Safety Consultant delivers key elements of Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations services across a portfolio of projects. This position operates within Ridge’s governance, compliance, and assurance arrangements, scaling support according to project complexity and risk.
Core Responsibilities
- Support Building Regulations advisory services and the Building Regulations Principal Designer function
- Collaborate with clients and design teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Integrate compliance into coordinated design considerations rather than retroactively
- Embed in project teams to support:
- Design-stage coordination
- Meeting participation (client, design teams, technical coordination)
- Reviewing design information
- Driving resolution of compliance-related issues
This is not an administrative role nor a standalone technical authority function. Instead, it requires active contribution to coordinated, structured, and defensible compliance delivery.
Additionally:
- Support internal processes, technical documentation, and reporting
- Provide selective input into bids and proposals as needed
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute to building safety and regulatory compliance delivery via:
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Practical Project Engagement
- Coordinate design inputs to support Building Regulations compliance and BRPD processes
- Participate in meetings (client, design teams, technical reviews)
- Review design documentation for coordination gaps and compliance risks
- Track decisions, actions, and evidence to ensure clear and auditable records
Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Work closely with architectural, structural, fire safety, and MEP disciplines
- Understand the interaction of design intent, coordination, and compliance
Structured Delivery Support
- Prepare gateway submission information
- Generate clear meeting notes and compliance summaries
- Maintain organised, auditable project records
Process Improvement & Team Contribution
- Contribute to systematic improvement of internal compliance processes
- Collaborate with other Ridge disciplines to enhance coordinated and defensible outcomes
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
A strong foundation in the built environment is required, alongside proficiency working within live project settings. Key criteria:
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Degree or equivalent qualification in:
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Building Surveying
- Engineering (relevant disciplines welcome)
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Experience working within a design or multidisciplinary environment
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Practical knowledge of the Building Regulations and their practical application
- Understanding of how regulatory requirements impact project delivery
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Awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications
Core Competencies:
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Technical understanding: Ability to:
- Interpret design information across project stages
- Participate in design team and coordination meetings confidently
- Manage tasks, information, and priorities effectively
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Fixed but practical: Combine theoretical knowledge with real-world problem-solving
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Professional and reliable: Strong organisation, attention to detail, and teamwork
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Computing proficiency: Use of Microsoft Office and standard collaboration tools
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Commitment to CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
Desirable Traits
While not mandatory, these enhance your fit:
- Strategic Early-Stage Experience: Coordination support at RIBA Stages 3-5
- Exposure to compliance-led design reviews
- Working on complex/multidisciplinary projects relying heavily on coordination
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with gateway processes and structured information management
- Professional body membership or candidates: CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE
- Experience as Building Regulations Principal Designer or similar coordination-focused role
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Responsibilities & Accountability
You will own defined elements of project delivery, ensuring:
- Tasks are completed to consistent, high-quality standards within programme timeframes
- Own quality, accuracy, and organisation of all professional outputs
- Contribute to efficient, commercially aware project delivery
Team-Supporting Roles:
- Assisting senior colleagues in coordinating compliance processes
- Maintaining clear, defense-proof project documentation
- Professional relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and suppliers
Development Pathway
With experience, you’ll advance in:
- Technical judgement of Building Regulations and Building Safety requirements
- Escalation capability from early issue identification to informed resolution
- Confidence in driving project delivery and compliance therewith
The Individual
Technical & Professional Profile
Take a practical knowledge-based approach to regulatory risk in real projects.
- Developing expertise: Building Regulations compliance and risk identification
- Linking disciplines: Understanding how design information interfaces with compliance needs
- Proactive progress: Willingness to continuously enhance technical knowledge
- Project delivery process awareness: Prioritisation, timely escalation, and risk mitigation
What You Deliver
Consistent, reliable outputs aligned with coordination, compliance, and team requirements, ensuring:
- Clear auditable records and technical documentation
- Standardised compliance feedback during team design coordination
- Pro-active regulatory risk management contribution across projects
How You Deliver
A structured, collaborative, and dependable team participant focused on project objectives.
Leadership on Delivery:
- Contribute to cohesive, client-focused, and risk-conscious project delivery
- Balance depth of insights with commercial pragmatism
Personal Attributes:
- Work constructively in multidisciplinary groups
- Communicate clearly and confidently (written/oral)
- Adopt structured, organised workflows with clarity
Cultivating Proportionality:
- Avoid excessive complexity or bureaucracy
- Ensure accelerated, accurate, and transparent compliance processes
Overall Impact: Bringing a dependable and team-oriented mindset, commitment to refined capability, and shaping future regulatory excellence through intelligent contributions.
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