Office Location
London or Birmingham
About Us
Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
RICS is a global professional body providing trusted standards, insight and guidance across the built and natural environment. Our Market Research & Analysis team delivers evidence‑based intelligence that informs members, industry partners and policymakers, helping shape the future of the surveying profession.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
RICS is seeking a senior professional with deep expertise in building standards and regulation to join our team as Senior Specialist, Building Standards. This is a strategic, visible role where your insight and leadership will shape professional standards and support the built environment through a period of significant change.
You’ll be a trusted source of sector expertise — developing guidance, informing policy, and supporting practitioners and stakeholders across areas such as building control, safety legislation, retrofit, and regulatory compliance. You’ll also represent RICS at public forums, in the media, and with government, helping to ensure professional confidence and public trust in the sector.
This role will suit someone operating at a senior level in areas such as building control, standards, or technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on the development and maintenance of guidance, standards, and technical insight for building professionals
Provide expert interpretation of evolving legislation, including fire and building safety, building regulations, and British Standards
Represent RICS in external forums, including conferences, roundtables, media interviews, and working groups
Support professionals navigating regulatory and legislative change through accessible and practical resources
Work cross-functionally with policy, equality & standards, and press teams to deliver high-impact outputs and thought leadership
About You
You bring senior-level credibility and deep knowledge of building standards, control, and safety. Whether from a regulatory, technical, or leadership background, you’re confident in engaging with complex issues and translating them into clear, practical guidance. You’ll be comfortable speaking publicly, advising stakeholders, and operating with influence and independence.
You will bring:
Strong understanding of core topics including fire safety, building regulations, party walls, retrofit, and sustainability
Experience influencing policy, technical practice, or regulatory frameworks within a building or construction context
Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and presentation — with confidence to speak publicly on behalf of RICS
A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering impact through partnership and knowledge-sharing
Experience working with or within local authorities, government, technical bodies, or industry organisations is highly desirable
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 