BSA Principal Designer

Clarke Telecom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom infrastructure provider in Manchester seeks a highly skilled BSA Principal Designer to lead compliance efforts under the Building Safety Act for telecom projects. The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree, extensive knowledge of building regulations, and experience as a Principal Designer. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including remote options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Principal Designer or Building Safety role.
• Extensive knowledge of building regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Qualifications in structural design, building inspection, or surveying.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Act as a primary liaison for clients and consultants on BSA matters.
• Lead Gateway 2 submissions and QA documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Quality checking CAD drawings

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

BSA Principal Designer

Location : Manchester

Salary : £55,000 - £65,000

📍 UK ¦ Permanent ¦ 37.5 hours per week

Clarke is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented BSA Principal Designer to lead compliance efforts under the Building Safety Act across telecom infrastructure projects. This is a pivotal role for someone with deep knowledge of building regulations, strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering safe, compliant and innovative design solutions.

The Role

You will be the single point of contact for all Building Safety Act matters throughout the design lifecycle. You’ll lead Gateway 2 submissions, ensure quality assurance of all documentation and maintain the golden thread of information for high-risk buildings (HRBs).

Location : Flexible – most of our Design team is based at our Headquarters in Manchester, but you can also work from one of our offices in Glasgow, Newbury, or Redhill on a hybrid basis. We would consider remote work for the right candidate. UK-wide travel to other office and site locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, BSR, site owners, and consultants on BSA matters.
• Lead Gateway 2 submissions and sign-off all BSA documentation before submission.
• Provide feedback on structural calculations, risk assessments, and construction drawings.
• Report regularly on application progress internally and to clients.
• Coordinate with build teams and Principal Contractors for Gateway 2 and 3 submissions.
• Maintain accurate documentation to uphold the golden thread of information.
• Drive cost-awareness and efficiency throughout project delivery.
• Ensure QA standards in line with ISO and BSI requirements.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a Principal Designer or Building Safety role.
• Extensive knowledge of building regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, and CDM 2015.
• Qualifications in structural design, building inspection or surveying.
• Ability to quality-check CAD drawings.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience managing cross-functional, remote teams.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver cost-benefit analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and best practice.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised, methodical and resilient under pressure.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and conflicting deadlines.
• Collaborative team player and role model for Clarke’s values : Bold, United, Trusted.

Please note : Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK.

About Us

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK’s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider.

In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline.

Closing date : 23rd November

Shortlist date : 24th November

Interview date : TBC