Architectural Technologist - Building Regulations Principal Designer

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural consulting firm in Gloucester seeks an Architectural Technologist Building Regulations Principal Designer. In this role, you will guide compliance with Building Regulations, manage design processes, and collaborate closely with architects. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in architecture or project management, with a solid understanding of current regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £45k-£55k, along with benefits including pension, life assurance, and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Experience navigating building regulations from a design and compliance perspective.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of the Building Regulations as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on designer responsibilities under Building Regulations.
• Develop and manage processes to demonstrate compliance.
• Address design queries, contributing to solution-focused outcomes.

Skills

Experience in architecture

Understanding of Building Regulations

Project management experience

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in Architectural Technology

Job description

Overview

Architectural Technologist Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) required to join an architectural practice, multi-disciplinary design and construction consultancy, renowned for its strong reputation in the commercial sector. They undertake a wide range of projects involving various building types. Their diverse portfolio includes developments in distribution and industrial sectors, cinemas, hotels, leisure facilities, retail units, residential schemes and conservation, refurbishment and regeneration projects.

You will work closely with architects and technicians, providing support and assistance in fulfilling and documenting their responsibilities as designers and principal designers under the revised Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance and support in fulfilling designer and principal designer responsibilities under the Building Regulations for both HRB and non-HRB projects.
• Developing, implementing and managing processes, strategies and documentation to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations.
• Addressing Building Regulations design queries and actively contributing to collaborative, solution-focused outcomes

Qualifications

A relevant degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, or a related field associated to building control, building inspector or project management.

Experience

This role will suit someone who has experience within architecture, building control, or project management, with experience navigating building regulations from a design and technical compliance perspective and is interested in taking on a BRPD role.

Knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022 is essential.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

The company are UK wide and are looking for Architectural Technologist Building Regulations Principal Designers within a number of locations, including Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Reading and Sheffield.

The company are paying £45k-£55k including pension, life assurance and healthcare plus full training and development.