Senior Technical Advisor – Technical Advisory & Building Safety
Location: Hybrid / Remote (United Kingdom & Ireland)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per annum + expensed travel
We are partnering with a premier multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in building safety, ESG, and technical due diligence that is expanding its UK footprint. While you will write fire strategies as part of the core delivery, your broader focus allows you to operate as a trusted Technical Advisor, reviewing complex third-party fire strategies, inspecting high-profile assets, and advising top-tier real estate funds, developers, and corporate clients.
Why This Role?
- The "Advisor" Mindset: Shift from "poacher to gamekeeper". You won't be bogged down writing repetitive design calculations day-in, day-out; your focus is independent review, quality assurance, site verification, and strategic risk guidance.
- Varied, Multi-Sector Portfolio: Anchor your week in critical Building Safety Act (BSA) safety case work while stepping into periodic Technical Due Diligence (TDD) portfolio reviews, developer client-monitoring, and RIBA Stage 3–6 design reviews.
- Genuine Career Trajectory: This position is earmarked to fill a critical technical gap with a direct pathway toward stepping into the Head of Building Safety leadership role as the practice expands.
- Autonomy & Balance: Enjoy true remote-first flexibility with around 15% site travel across the UK (and occasional trips to Ireland), giving you total control over how you schedule your weeks.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Fire Strategy Authoring & Design Reviews: Write robust fire strategies and review third-party schemes and compartmentation plans across RIBA Stages 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- Building Safety Act (BSA) Advisory: Lead safety case reviews and risk assessments for occupied higher-risk buildings under Part 4 of the BSA.
- Technical Due Diligence (TDD): Conduct desktop reviews and site inspections for major property acquisitions and disposals across the UK.
- Quality Assurance & Client Monitoring: Represent developers on design-and-build projects, overseeing contractor teams to ensure fire safety standards aren't compromised during construction.
- Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration: Work closely with a collaborative team of architects, structural engineers, and fire safety experts across the UK and Ireland, sharing real-world project insights and lessons learned.
What We’re Looking For
- Fire Strategy Expertise: Deep familiarity with Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, and relevant UK fire safety regulations.
- Consultancy & Site Experience: Proven consultancy background writing or evaluating fire strategies, backed by practical experience on construction sites.
- Risk Assessment Knowledge: Exposure to structured hazard identification and fire risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZID) is highly desirable.
- Great Storytelling & Communication: The ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly, explain the "why" behind fire safety decisions, and engage constructively with client teams.
- Self-Motivated & Autonomous: Comfortable managing your own diary across desktop reviews and periodic site visits.
- Clear Trajectory to Head of Role: Designed with succession planning at its core, this role offers a structured pathway to step up into the Head of Building Safety position as the technical practice expands.
- Travel: All site travel across the UK and Ireland is fully expensed.
- Path to Leadership: Structured opportunities to step up into departmental head roles as the business continues its trajectory.
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Senior Technical Advisor employer: Practicus
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation in London as a Talent Acquisition Manager, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the recruitment function from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits including a travel allowance, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact while working alongside ambitious professionals in the construction and engineering sectors. Embrace the challenge of building effective hiring processes and enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation and direct recruitment strategies.
