Building Regulations Principal Designer

Building Regulations Principal Designer

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Location: London (hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office)

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, full time

The Opportunity

A well established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is expanding its Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) team in London. The existing team of four spans Director, Associate and Advisor levels, giving you the chance to join a supportive, experienced group with clear routes for progression.

Working alongside architects, engineers, surveyors and specialist consultants, you will act as the BRPD on a diverse range of projects, including Higher Risk Buildings, complex refurbishments, new developments and major public sector schemes. This is a client facing role offering genuine responsibility, technical variety and the chance to influence how Building Safety Act compliance is delivered on nationally significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BRPD commissions from appointment through to project completion
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to demonstrate Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process
• Manage compliance strategies in line with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Coordinate technical reviews with in-house Architecture, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering and Building Services teams
• Produce, review and maintain Building Regulations Compliance Records and project documentation
• Support clients with competence declarations and Building Safety Act requirements
• Prepare Conformance Statements and Gateway documentation where required
• Liaise with clients, Principal Contractors, Building Control Approvers and wider stakeholders
• Establish inspection, monitoring and information management strategies for the construction phase, and undertake periodic site inspections
• Monitor design changes and assess their impact on compliance
• Manage project information within Common Data Environments
• Manage programmes and budgets, reporting to the Director of Health & Safety

About You

• A background in Building Control, Building Surveying, Clerk of Works or a similar technical discipline
• A sound technical understanding of the Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience reviewing technical design information across multiple disciplines
• A strong understanding of construction detailing and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining high technical standards
• Commercial awareness, with experience of managing programmes and budgets

Security Vetting

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What You Will Receive

• Salary of £60,000 to £70,000, with regular review and benchmarking
• Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days in the office
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with long service recognition and a festive shutdown
• Company pension scheme and health cash plan
• Professional membership support
• Coaching, mentoring and clear routes for professional growth
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and death in service benefit
• Early finish incentives when practice targets are met
• Up to 2 days' additional volunteering leave
• Social events, employee referral scheme and wellbeing programmes

Interview Process

A first interview via Teams, followed by a second interview in person.