BSA Principal Designer

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a motivated BSA Principal Designer to join their team in the North UK. The role offers flexible working options, focusing on building safety compliance across various projects. Candidates should have relevant experience in architecture or CDM, with strong knowledge of building safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing consultancy, offering support for professional development and qualifications.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

100% paid qualifications and memberships

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in Principal Designer roles with a background in Architecture or CDM.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety regulations.
• Ability to provide safety and design advice at all project stages.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Principal Designer in line with the Building Safety Act.
• Advising on building safety compliance from early design through to construction.
• Collaborating closely with in-house CDM and design professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Safety Act

Building Regulations

Safety and design advice

Education

NEBOSH Construction

TechIOSH

IMaPS/CMaPS

RIBA or similar

Job description

BSA Principal Designer – Construction Consultancy
North UK | £40,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

An ambitious and well-established construction consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated BSA Principal Designer to join their expanding team in the North.

This flexible position offers a choice between regional or national work, making it ideal for professionals who want control over their travel and project exposure.

With offices across the North, this role is ideally suited to candidates within commuting distance of any Northern hub, but remote flexibility is available for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a BSA Principal Designer from either an architectural or CDM background, with solid experience in building safety regulations and Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act.

The BSA Principal Designer Role

• Acting as Principal Designer in line with the Building Safety Act
• Advising on building safety compliance from early design through to construction
• Collaborating closely with in-house CDM and design professionals
• Working across a mix of commercial, residential, and public sector projects
• Flexible approach to travel – local project focus or wider national remit

The BSA Principal Designer

• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations
• Background in Architecture or CDM Principal Designer roles
• NEBOSH Construction, TechIOSH or IMaPS/CMaPS preferred
• RIBA or similar is a bonus
• Capable of providing clear safety and design advice at all stages
• Based anywhere in the North of England – travel and office days flexible

In Return?

• £40,000 – £60,000 salary
• Hybrid working with flexibility on location
• Work with either regional or national teams
• Career progression within a growing consultancy
• Professional development support and 100% paid for qualifications and memberships

If you are a BSA Principal Designer or have expertise in the new Building Regulations and are considering your next career move, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on 01628 367 034 for a confidential chat.

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