Senior Consultant - BSA

Our Opportunity

Are you a Construction Professional within the industry who has a design background, with a passion for building safety and a desire to make a difference?

• Do you have experience as a Principal Designer with a clear understanding of Building Regulations?
• Do you see yourself thriving in a collaborative team that fosters creativity and innovation?
• Are you career motivated with a passion and desire to make a difference?
• Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?
• Do your values align with our values -Professionalism, Compassion, Drive and Positivity?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

At Pick Everard, we are more than just a team; we embody a culture of innovation, creativity, and support. We are at the forefront of implementing the Building Safety Act, and we want you to be part of this initiative.

The Building Regulations Act 2022 is a crucial piece of legislation in the UK aimed at enhancing building safety standards and establishing a more robust regulatory framework for the construction and management of buildings. At Pick Everard, we take pride in leading this forward and fully understand its significant impact and importance.

Senior Consultant Responsibilities

Lead medium to complex BSA and Principal Designer projects, taking ownership of project scope, programme, quality, and commercial performance, while escalating high-risk or strategically sensitive matters to a Principal or Associate.

• Managing design compliance with Building Regulations, chair design compliance workshops, and ensure all outcomes are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Provide clear, consistent, and confident technical advice to clients and design teams, ensuring compliance and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Delivering high quality BSA documentation, reports, and project deliverables, ensuring all outputs meet required standards.
• Monitoring and reporting on project financials, accurately forecasting resource utilisation, hours, and recovery.
• Supporting and mentoring Consultants and Technical Administrators, providing constructive feedback and guidance to develop skills and confidence.
• Review project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with organisational standards and best practice.
• Identify project level risks and opportunities, taking action within your control and escalating complex or high risk issues appropriately.
• Contribute to fee proposals and bid preparation, providing technical input and insight where required.
• Actively participate in team problem solving, process improvement, and knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement across projects.
• If you are seeking a change, eager to expand your knowledge, and want to make a significant impact on the built environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You

• Proven experience in either construction, design or building control, showcasing a solid understanding of the intricacies involved in these areas.
• Have a good understanding of Building Regulations, allowing for informed decision making in compliance with legal standards.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and collaboration, coupled with a drive towards achieving excellence in building safety practices.
• Have some basic understanding of project finances, forecasting and commercial management.

Desirable

• Strong teamwork capabilities with a proactive mindset that fosters a commitment to excellence in all deliverables.
• Dedication to providing a superior client experience, ensuring all interactions reflect professionalism and respect for client needs.
• Professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, MCIAT, Cabe, MCIOB, CIBSE, ICE, IStrUce etc.
• Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities' employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at . We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.