Architect Job: Senior Research Scientist: Building Safety & Risk Management

About Us

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) sits within HSE and oversees the safety and performance of high risk residential buildings in England, driving cultural change and increasing the competence of the building control profession.

About the Role

We are looking for two Senior Research Scientists to join our Risk Team at our Science and Research Centre in Buxton on a full time, permanent basis. Part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week may also apply.

The Benefits

• Salary of £50,060 - £61,800 per annum
• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days' annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays and 1 day Civil Service privilege leave
• Family friendly and carer friendly policies to balance home life and career
• Access to benefits such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E Gift Cards and vouchers via our partner EdenRed
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

The Role

As a Senior Research Scientist, you will deliver research to support the BSR through scientific evidence that helps prevent building failures. You will publish papers and conference presentations, undertake risk assessments and safety casework, develop technical solutions, and support workshops for risk evaluation and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships across HSE to enable the development and use of scientific methods to support building safety
• Work with regulatory bodies to support a consistent approach to risk
• Provide technical and scientific leadership or steering for various projects and initiatives
• Update HSE risk guidance

About You

To be considered for this role you should have practical experience and knowledge in at least one of the following areas:

• Engineering (civil, structural, fire or environmental)
• Architecture
• Construction management
• Building surveying
• Building control
• Building safety

Additional qualifications and experience required include:

• Experience planning and delivering research or technical projects to time, cost and quality targets
• Experience of technical project writing and presenting
• Competency in facilitating workshops and/or studies with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A Master's or PhD in a relevant area

The closing date for this role is the 9th September 2024.

So, if you want to join us as a Senior Research Scientist, please apply through the provided application link.