Senior Building Safety Consultant

Senior Building Safety Consultant focuses on design teams to deliver compliant, defensible solutions without turning compliance into a box‑ticking exercise.

What the role involves

• Design teams to deliver compliant, defensible solutions without turning compliance into a box‑ticking exercise.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and apply sound judgement.

Skills and requirements

• Many candidates will have developed strong Building Regulations knowledge through hands‑on design experience rather than formal regulatory roles.
• Strong experience in detailed design development and technical coordination.
• Experience with higher‑risk buildings or BRPD delivery is beneficial but not essential.

Confirmed role details

• This is a senior technical role with real responsibility and influence.
• Ridge offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where technical voices are respected and good judgement is valued.
• Be supported by experienced colleagues, clear governance, and a culture that focuses on getting compliance right without unnecessary risk or over‑prescription.

Additional role context

• Act as a trusted technical adviser, supporting clients.
• Spans the project lifecycle, with particular emphasis on RIBA Stages 4–6. Typical activities include.
• Advising on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act duties.