Building Regulations PD - building control background

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to manage design risk and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in Building Control or relevant education, experience with Higher-Risk Buildings is beneficial. This role offers a salary of £50k-£60k, along with pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Professional membership in RICS, CABE, CIOB or CMaPS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design risk across project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with legislation during project conception and execution.
• Provide guidance on designer responsibilities under Building Regulations.

Skills

Building Regulations compliance

Design risk management

Construction processes knowledge

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) with a building control background, required to join a national construction consultancy. They provide comprehensive commercial support and building surveying services, specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of projects. Their diverse portfolio includes redevelopments, conversions, new builds, and refurbishments in hotels, retail units, schools and universities, housing and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• As a Building Regulations Principal Designer, you will take a lead role in managing and coordinating design risk across the lifecycle of projects, ensuring full compliance with current legislation and contributing to its safe delivery.
• You'll work closely with clients, designers and contractors to ensure design safety and regulatory compliance from conception through to completion.
• 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

Degree or HNC/HND in one of the following: Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture.

Working towards or holding a professional membership e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB or CMaPS is beneficial.

Experience

• Proven experience in Building Control or Building Regulations compliance is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction processes.
• Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) is beneficial.
• If you come from a Building Control background and have a strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations, this is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a key leadership and advisory role.

The company are paying £50k-£60k including pension and private healthcare.