Building Advisory Committee recruitment

Overview

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is recruiting members for the Building Advisory Committee.

The Building Advisory Committee is a statutory advisory committee established by BSR under the Building Safety Act 2022. 

The committee brings together experts from across the built environment to provide practical and independent advice to BSR on its building functions. 

To find out more about the Building Advisory Committee, and for a message from current chair Dr Barbara Lane, download the recruitment pack in the related section.

What we’re looking for

BSR is currently inviting applications for multiple roles in the Building Advisory Committee. These are:

• academic, built environment
• accessibility and inclusive design practitioner
• building contractor, construction
• building services engineer
• construction industry practitioner, supply chain
• fire safety specialist
• local authority housing provider
• private sector higher-risk buildings representative
• private sector registered building inspector 
• public sector registered building inspector
• risk management professional
• structural safety specialist

You may apply for multiple roles, but will only be appointed to one. Where applying for multiple roles, a separate application must be submitted for each.

Previous and current Building Advisory Committee members are also eligible to apply.

We want the Building Advisory Committee to reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. BSR sees equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing as vital to the way the regulator and its committees work, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application process

You can submit your application online using the form.

You’ll be asked to submit a CV in PDF format (maximum 3 pages) outlining your:

• relevant experience
• qualifications
• professional memberships
• any board, committee, advisory, research or publication activity

You'll also need to provide a suitability statement of no more than 750 words outlining:

• how you meet the essential criteria
• your ability to contribute effectively as a member of the Building Advisory Committee

If you cannot apply through Citizen Space, you can send your CV and suitability statement by email to buildingadvisory.appointments@buildingsafety.gov.uk. 

Use the subject line 'Building Advisory Committee application' followed by the roles you're applying for.

Applications may also be submitted by post to:

Built Environment Policy Team
Building Safety Regulator
Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 7HS

Postal applications must arrive no later than midday Monday 23 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you’re applying by email or post, please confirm if you do not wish for your details to be kept for the:

• reserve list – details will be kept for 12 months from application deadline
• advisory groups – applicants who satisfy the appropriate criteria may be invited to join a Building Advisory Committee advisory group relevant to their skills and experience

Interviews

A sift to assess the applications against the essential criteria will take place after the applications close.

Candidates who are successful at sift will get an email with further information and an invitation to interview. The interview will assess their suitability for the role in more depth.

Interview dates will be from 11 January 2026. This may be subject to change depending on the number of applications received and panel availability.

Interviews will be conducted remotely on Microsoft Teams. They will last approximately 45 minutes.

Deadline

If you’re interested in joining the Building Advisory Committee, you must apply by midday on Monday 23 November 2026.

Conflicts of interest

Candidates must declare during the recruitment process any outside interests, business interests or relationships that could rise to an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest in carrying out this role. 

Relevant declarations will be discussed before appointment is confirmed and any necessary management arrangements agreed. Declaring an interest will not automatically prevent appointment. 

Further information

BSR reserves the right to undertake additional checks as part of the recruitment process, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within BSR. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used, all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.