The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is seeking professionals to join its Building Advisory Committee (BAC), which provides it with independent advice and information.
The BSR said the recruitment drive would broaden expertise and refresh membership as both the organisation and building safety evolve.
Applications are being sought from the following specialisms:
- academic
- design
- construction
- housing
- risk management
- safety and regulatory spheres.
The roles required range from risk experts to building services engineering, contracting, fire and structural safety experts, inclusive design and building control.
The committee is chaired by Dr Barbara Lane, who is a fellow at Arup and has nearly 30 years’ experience in engineering and building safety and served as an expert witness to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The deputy chair is Dr Hywel Davies.
Opportunity to ‘shape the future of safety’
Dr Lane said: “The building safety landscape is continuing to evolve, bringing new challenges, opportunities and expectations of the construction industry. Joining the Building Advisory Committee offers a unique opportunity to contribute to work of national importance and help shape the future of building safety.”
BSR acting chief executive Charlie Pugsley added: “The committee is both practical and influential, and offers a unique opportunity to utilise professional expertise for real-world challenges and to help shape the future of the built environment.”
Committee members will be appointed for three years and are required to attend 15 days per year. These are voluntary roles, but expenses are covered.
- The deadline for applying for the roles is 23 November. More information can be found here: Building Advisory Committee recruitment – Building Safety Regulator – Citizen Space
