Associate Building Regulations Principal Designer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead key responsibilities including managing BRPD commissions and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Building Regulations sector and demonstrate proactive communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Support for professional memberships

Team-building activities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to manage individual workloads while providing clear advice.
• Experience in Building Regulations Principal Designer service.
• Confident and proactive communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions.
• Coordinate internal technical specialists for BRPD duties.
• Review design risk and compliance documentation.
• Conduct periodic site inspections as required.

Skills

Managing workloads

Building Regulations Principal Designer service

Proactive communication

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Associate Building Regulations Principal Designer
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000

A well-established, values-driven multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its Building Regulations Principal Designer and Building Safety Act team. The role will be based in London and will support projects across the wider organisation.

The practice is known for its people-focused culture, long-standing client relationships, and integrated technical expertise across architecture, surveying, engineering, and safety disciplines. With a nationwide presence and continued plans for expansion, the organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to improving the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) commissions, including resource coordination, fee management, and reporting to the Director of Health & Safety
• Coordinate internal technical specialists (architecture, building surveying, structures, and building services) to support organisational competence for BRPD duties
• Review and comment on design risk and compliance documentation
• Produce, review, and update compliance risk registers and project coordination records
• Support clients with competence declarations
• Oversee reviews of full design packages, coordinating technical input from internal specialists and identifying Building Regulations compliance issues
• Assist in producing Building Regulations conformance statements and fulfilling BRPD statutory duties
• Determine involvement during construction, including inspections, information requirements, and Principal Contractor liaison
• Conduct periodic site inspections as required
• Coordinate review of design changes that may impact Building Regulations compliance
• Ensure required documentation is uploaded to agreed client information platforms

Essential Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Ability to manage individual workloads while providing clear, competent advice to clients and internal teams
• Experience supporting or developing a Building Regulations Principal Designer service
• Confident, proactive communicator comfortable engaging with clients and project stakeholders
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving capability with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

What the organisation offers

• Flexible and remote working options
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, long-service recognition, and festive shutdown
• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking
• Company pension scheme
• Support for professional memberships
• Inclusive family policies
• Team-building activities and fully funded seasonal social events
• On-site parking
• Season ticket loan (where applicable)

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on (phone number removed), via WhatsApp on (phone number removed), or email your up-to-date CV