Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant

Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC is the market-leading independent provider of Building Control, we pride ourselves on being the experts and leading authority on building controls within the industry.

A technical role responsible for delivering high-quality Building Regulations and Compliance consultancy services. The Building Regulations Consultant will provide expert guidance to clients, support project delivery from design to completion, and ensure compliance with statutory building control and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submission requirements. The role involves close collaboration with senior colleagues, project teams, and external stakeholders while contributing to the growth and reputation of the Building & Real Estate Division.

Working with some of the most prestigious and growing clients and teams you will have the opportunity to help grow the business and develop a class leading service to the industry.

Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

Technical Delivery:

• Review and assess plans, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure full compliance with current Building Regulations and associated statutory requirements
• Conduct site inspections to verify construction quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to approved design standards
• Produce clear and detailed technical reports, compliance assessments, and professional recommendations for clients and project stakeholders
• Provide training, guidance, and support in the development, implementation, and application of documentation and processes required to meet Building Regulations and Building Safety Regulator standards
• Collaborate with senior consultants and the Business Unit Director in the successful delivery of complex and high-risk projects
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry best practice, and apply this knowledge to project work

Client Engagement:

• Act as a key point of contact for allocated projects, providing timely technical advice
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, and contractors
• Represent the business professionally at client meetings and site visits

Project Management:

• Manage allocated projects to ensure timely delivery, quality, and budgetary control
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and compliance reports
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across technical disciplines

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all work meets internal quality assurance procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Escalate high-risk or complex issues to senior colleagues where appropriate
• Promote a culture of health, safety, and compliance across all project activities

Professional Development:

• Participate in training and CPD to maintain and enhance professional knowledge
• Contribute to team learning by sharing expertise and supporting junior colleagues

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Associate or full membership of CABE, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent professional body (or working towards)
• CSCS Card
• Relevant qualifications in Building Control, Building Surveying, Architecture or related discipline
• 37 years’ experience in Design, Building Regulations and/or Building Control consultancy
• Practical experience assessing plans and conducting site inspections
• Exposure to a range of building types, ideally including complex or higher-risk projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects effectively
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and associated guidance
• Effective communication skills verbal, written, and report writing
• Good organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.