Senior Consultant

Project Four are looking for a dynamic individual who wishes to learn and develop as a Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act across multiple developments including non-high risk buildings and high-risk buildings. The role requires a clear communicator in both verbal and written, someone who is passionate about technical delivery, enjoys the challenges of multitasking across various stages of projects and enjoys team interaction across the industry.General Responsibilities and Duties

Attend Design Team/ Workshop meetings as per allowance within scopePrepare and produce BSA progress reports at the end of each RIBA Stage/Gateway submissionLiaison with other duty holders about design work complianceEnsure reasonable steps are taken to design work which is planned, managed and monitored to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.Liaising with client on their duties under the BSAEnsure co-operation is occurring between all other duty holdersCoordinate the route to compliance with the consultant team and establish a consensus for complianceSupport the project team with notifying the regulator of any duty holder appointmentsParticipating in the Design DevelopmentEnsure there is a mandatory reporting plan in place throughout the design phase and available when construction work beginsSupporting the team through change management throughout the design phase and monitoring risks to design work complianceEnsure the Fire and Emergency File is in place during the design phase – handing over to the PC during the construction phaseMonitor the design development and identify risks to complianceMonitor competency of design teamServices Overview During RIBA Stages 2 – 6

This may involve leading some of the below tasks or supporting the Lead PD (BSA).RIBA Stage 2

Consultant competency reviewDesign risk management review and identify compliance risk scope gapsObtain statement of compliances from planning architect or PD where there may have been one.RIBA Stage 3

Coordinate the route to compliance with the consultant teamAttend Design Team MeetingsObtain client statement confirming their acceptance of the building regulations applicationRIBA Stage 4

Support the client to obtain a letter of conformity for design complianceMonitoring Building Control submissionsReview the Duty Holder documentsRIBA Stage 5

Support the conclusion of the contractors design portionSupport the review of Quality Plans of key contractors to identify any matters which may impact complianceRIBA Stage 6

Review of the Golden Thread informationProvide conformity of duties statementSupport the client with obtaining assurances / letter of conformityCandidate Requirements

Candidate with 5 years more experience within the industryArchitect, Architectural Technologist, Construction management backgroundHas chartership/working towards accreditation within the industryA level of experience of High Risk BuildingsAware and understands the PD duties and responsibilitiesKeen eye for technical challenges across all parts of the construction industryUnderstanding of modern methods of constructionComfortable with Building regs, BSA legislation, BS documents, statutory processes etcPassionate about technical delivery (not just design)Enjoys processed driven roleEnjoys working across multiple jobs at various stagesHas a presence and confidence to grow and carry the roleWilling to work in the office and with the internal team, be present and ..... full job details .....