Building Safety Occupation Consultant
Location: Hybrid / Flexible Working - Liverpool
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading national built environment consultancy to recruit experienced professionals into their growing Building Safety Occupation team. This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist business at the forefront of building safety regulation, supporting clients through some of the most significant legislative change in the sector.
The Role
You will work within a specialist consultancy team supporting Accountable Persons (APs) and Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) in meeting their obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022. The role focuses on occupied higher-risk residential buildings and ensuring clients can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
This is a client-facing consultancy position involving technical review, compliance advisory work, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement across a wide range of residential portfolios.
Depending on level (Consultant, Senior or Principal), you will take on increasing responsibility for client leadership, technical oversight, and mentoring of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Lead and contribute to client meetings, workshops, and compliance reviews
Review technical documentation relating to Higher-Risk Residential Buildings
Carry out compliance gap analyses and produce clear, practical recommendations
Support preparation of Safety Case Reports and Resident Engagement Strategies
Assist with Mandatory Occurrence Reporting frameworks and documentation
Support Building Assessment Certificate readiness and submissions
Undertake site visits to occupied residential buildings
Identify risks and escalate issues where required
Contribute to the continuous improvement of building safety consultancy services
Identify opportunities for wider service delivery within client accounts
About You
We are seeking professionals with strong experience in building safety, fire safety, compliance, housing, or construction consultancy.
You will ideally demonstrate:
Experience within building safety, housing compliance, fire safety, or regulatory consultancy
Strong ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory information
Experience delivering project work and managing multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making ability
Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and regulators
Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations
Strong attention to detail and organised working style
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business systems
Senior / Principal level applicants will also demonstrate:
Experience leading complex projects and client relationships
Ability to mentor or support junior colleagues
Strong technical leadership within regulatory compliance environments
Proven consultancy or advisory experience at a senior level
What’s on Offer
Salary £40,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown period
Birthday leave
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Private healthcare & dental cover
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme & EV scheme
Professional membership support
Employee profit share scheme (employee-owned business)
Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist consultancy playing a key role in shaping the future of building safety across the UK. You will work alongside industry experts, supporting high-risk residential building compliance and helping clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements with confidence.
