Lead Principal Designer - Building Safety Act

Lead Principal Designer, Building Safety Act

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Home based (UK, with client site visits) | £72,000 to £80,000 | Company car or car allowance | Private health cover

The opportunity

A leading international technical services, inspection and certification group is establishing a dedicated Building Safety Act consultancy service in the UK. It is looking for a Lead Principal Designer to be the technical authority for that service. This is a rare chance to build a market leading offer from the start, combining hands on delivery, business development and team building.

The role

Act as the lead technical authority on Building Safety Act compliance, Higher Risk Building projects, Principal Designer duties and the Gateway process
Take on Building Regulations Principal Designer appointments, coordinating designers, duty holders and regulators from design through to occupation
Lead the preparation and submission of Gateway applications, Building Control packages and completion certificates
Develop the Golden Thread information methodology, including templates, workflows and audit trails, and help clients set up compliant systems
Build the competence frameworks and governance processes that support the service, including alignment with Constructionline and ISO requirements
Support fee proposals, tenders and client presentations, and build strategic relationships with clients and industry partners
Help build and mentor a multidisciplinary team, with defined career pathways and a scalable operating model for national delivery

About you

Essential
Significant experience in design management, compliance or Principal Designer roles
Experience managing complex multidisciplinary design teams
Experience engaging with regulators and approval authorities
Experience developing new service lines or consultancy offerings, and leading and growing technical teams
Extensive knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and Higher Risk Building requirements
Desirable
A degree, or equivalent, in a construction, engineering, architecture or building related discipline
Chartered or Incorporated status, such as Chartered Engineer, xwzovoh Chartered Building Surveyor or Chartered Architect, or Registered Building Surveyor status
Building Safety Act and BR-PD specific training or qualifications
Experience of digital information management systems and Golden Thread requirements

What's on offer

Salary of £72,000 to £80,000
Company car or car allowance, and private health cover
A minimum of 33 days holiday, including public holidays
Contributory pension and group life assurance
Salary exchange schemes, including cycle to work, plus incentive schemes
Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, dental scheme and occupational health
Home based working, with client site visits and process reviews away from the office