Senior Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant

About Building & Real Estate

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Senior Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant
Are you interested in building regulations and compliance consultancy? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success.
As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We're looking for a dedicated Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant to join our Building Compliance Consultancy team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.
We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant to join our Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant team. In this role, you'll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in Building Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management, along with knowledge of the legal framework behind building regulations and technical design including commercial fit out, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):
• Reviewing plans, drawings, specifications, and other documents submitted for consultant approval to ensure they comply with building regulations and other related legislation
• Carry out inspections of buildings prior and during construction to verify compliance with regulations related to public health, fire safety, energy conservation, sustainability, and building accessibility
• Proactive liaison with design teams to identify key hazards and interfaces with other designers and facilitation of risk workshops for the project
 

To be a successful Building Regulations & Compliance Consultant, you should be able to demonstrate:
• A relevant bachelor's degree – Building Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management
• Good understanding of the legal framework behind building regulations and good knowledge of technical design including commercial fit out
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and other MS Office software

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

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.