Permafrost ATPL
In BA the PF always does the preflight walk around. On the the LongHaul fleets I am most familiar with the SOP is a complete role reversal including engine start.
All the types I flew had nose wheel steering on the FO side as well,l which facilitated this operation.
I think you will find Bond'll Dos don't tust the FO method, is a hark back to earlier times. I never carried out a preflight walk around with the Capt. Holding my hand!!