Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking to take a leading role in delivering specialist Building Regulations compliance services across a diverse range of construction projects.

The consultancy has a strong presence within the built environment and works with clients across the residential, commercial and public sectors.

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety specialists, providing technical expertise and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for managing Building Regulations compliance across multiple projects, providing strategic technical advice and supporting clients in meeting their statutory obligations.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance is considered throughout each stage of a project's development.

Responsibilities include:

Leading Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions

Advising clients on Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022

Undertaking technical design reviews and compliance assessments

Reviewing Building Regulations approval submissions and identifying information gaps

Supporting Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway applications

Coordinating with Architects, Engineers and wider design teams

Conducting Building Regulations compliance audits

Preparing technical reports and maintaining compliance documentation

Attending client meetings and carrying out site inspections

Providing technical guidance to junior consultants

Supporting the continued development of the Building Safety service

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

Strong experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer or building safety consultancy services

A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying

Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents

Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022

Experience assessing design information for regulatory compliance

Experience supporting complex or Higher-Risk Building projects

Relevant professional membership with CABE, RICS, CIOB, RIBA or CIAT

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage a varied portfolio of projects

Experience mentoring junior staff advantageous

In Return?

£60,000 - £70,000

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to technically complex projects

Supportive multidisciplinary working environment

Excellent opportunities for career progression

If you are a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed)for a confidential discussion.

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Principal Designer / Building Safety Consultant / Building Regulations / Building Safety Act / Building Control / Higher-Risk Buildings / Gateway 2 / Architecture / RICS / CABE / Bristol / South West