Building Safety Consultant

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Role description: Arcadis is looking for Building Safety Consultants in India who are eager to advance their careers within a global leader in architecture, design, and engineering consultancy.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across the built‑environment sector.
You will support projects spanning multiple industries, including healthcare, residential, education, data centres, industrial, commercial, retail, office, leisure, and custodial facilities.
This position has been created following the award of several major new projects and recent changes to Building Regulations and the Building Control regime.
The role will focus on delivering Building Regulations Advisory Services and fulfilling the responsibilities of the Building Regulations Principal Designer.
Arcadis has a well‑established framework for supporting clients with Building Safety Act requirements.
We are now expanding our team and seeking additional expertise in Building Control.
This role is ideally suited for candidates with experience in Civil/Structural engineering, particularly those who have worked on construction design stages, safety‑led design (PtD), reviewing drawings, and advising on safety through design.
It is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to broaden their career into consulting and advisory services while applying their technical knowledge on a wider scale.
Role accountabilities: (India Delivery Supporting UK Projects) Provide expert advisory support to internal design teams and UK project stakeholders on Building Regulations requirements.
Review and assess designs, surveys, and site inspection reports to ensure full compliance with UK Building Regulations.
Guide project teams on building control processes and compliance expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Support delivery of the Building Regulations Principal Designer role, ensuring regulatory duties are met.
Participate in client and design-team meetings (virtual or in-person, as required) to discuss compliance and design considerations.
Facilitate internal and external workshops focused on Building Regulations and building safety compliance.
Offer technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams and assist stakeholders in resolving compliance-related queries.
Ensure project outputs align with all applicable Building Regulations and legislative requirements.
Support clients and in-house teams in meeting obligations under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Building Safety Act 2022.
Fulfil the responsibilities of the Building Regulations Principal Designer, following the statutory definition and company’s established delivery processes.
Collaborate with design teams to review regulatory compliance, propose practical solutions, and promote best‑practice implementation.
Undertake a range of Building Safety Consultancy tasks, aligned with agreed deliverables for each project.
Perform gap analyses and review plans to identify missing information needed for building regulation approval, in partnership with UK Arcadis discipline leads.
Deliver formal and informal training sessions on building regulation compliance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Apply quality assurance processes consistently across all tasks and deliverables.
Stay up to date with legislative changes, regulatory updates, and evolving industry best practices.
Report to the GEC Lead and support in ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery for UK projects.
Proven experience in delivering architectural, structural, or building control services.
Qualifications & Experience Educational background in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering ; a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree is preferred.
Professional membership in recognised civil, design, or engineering bodies is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, and design/construction processes and codes — or a strong willingness and commitment to develop this knowledge from the ground up.
Foundational knowledge of CDM 2015 , with enthusiasm to further develop expertise through project work.
Experience within architecture, engineering design, or building control environments.
Excellent client-facing and communication skills (UK &I – Europe) , with the ability to convey complex safety and technical concepts clearly and effectively.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects across diverse sectors .
Prior experience delivering services under CDM 2015 or acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer is an advantage, though not essential.
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