Senior Specialist, Building Standards and Building Surveying

Job Details: Senior Specialist, Building Standards and Building Surveying

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Senior Specialist, Building Standards and Building Surveying

Country

Country United Kingdom

Office Location

Office Location London Westminster SW1P 3AD

About Us

About Us Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model. Part time, compressed hours, and other flexible working options will be genuinely considered.

Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.

At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities RICS is seeking a senior professional with deep expertise in building standards and regulation to join our team as Senior Specialist, Building Standards. This is a strategic, visible role where your insight and leadership will shape professional standards and support the built environment through a period of significant change.

You'll be a trusted source of sector expertise - developing guidance, informing policy, and supporting practitioners and stakeholders across areas such as building control, safety legislation, retrofit, and regulatory compliance. You'll also represent RICS at public forums, in the media, and with government, helping to ensure professional confidence and public trust in the sector.

This role will suit someone operating at a senior level in areas such as building control, standards, or technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and maintenance of guidance, standards, and technical insight for building professionals
• Provide expert interpretation of evolving legislation, including fire and building safety, building regulations, and British Standards
• Represent RICS in external forums, including conferences, roundtables, media interviews, and working groups
• Support professionals navigating regulatory and legislative change through accessible and practical resources
• Work cross-functionally with policy, equality & standards, and press teams to deliver high-impact outputs and thought leadership

About You

About You You bring senior-level credibility and deep knowledge of building standards, control, and safety. Whether from a regulatory, technical, or leadership background, you're confident in engaging with complex issues and translating them into clear, practical guidance. You'll be comfortable speaking publicly, advising stakeholders, and operating with influence and independence.

You will bring:
• Strong understanding of core topics including fire safety, building regulations, party walls, retrofit, and sustainability
• Experience influencing policy, technical practice, or regulatory frameworks within a building or construction context
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation - with confidence to speak publicly on behalf of RICS
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering impact through partnership and knowledge-sharing
• Experience working with or within local authorities, government, technical bodies, or industry organisations is highly desirable

Rewards and Benefits

Rewards and Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.

Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.