Building Regulations Principal Designer

Fulkers Bailey Russell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Birthday day off

Private health cover from day one

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Volunteer day

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing app & learning platform

Pension scheme

Annual salary review

Job summary

Fulkers Bailey Russell is seeking a dedicated Principal Designer to join our architecture-led construction consultancy. You will advise on Building Safety Act compliance and deliver Principal Designer services across projects, collaborating with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to ensure high client satisfaction.

The role requires broad Building Regulations knowledge, CDM/HS awareness, and chartered status or progress toward it. CAD/Revit experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Building Regulations across varied disciplines.
• Experience with CDM and construction Health & Safety.
• Awareness or knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
• Chartered, or working towards Chartership with RICS/RIBA/RSCS or equivalent.
• Client-oriented approach delivering high-quality advice.
• Confident liaison with contractors and clients.
• CAD/Revit experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on Building Safety Act and support compliance with evolving regulations.
• Fulfil Principal Designer duties under Building Regulations 2010.
• Monitor and review design processes to ensure Building Regulations compliance.
• Assess designer competence and address issues via compliance trackers and reports.
• Coordinate design teams in preparing applications to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Build and maintain relationships with external design teams.
• Support project governance tasks and monthly reporting.
• Assist in delivering broader building safety services as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Contribute to social and environmental impact improvements.

Skills

Building Regulations

CDM/Health & Safety

Building Safety Act

Chartered status

Stakeholder management

CAD/Revit

Education

Chartered status (RICS/RIBA)

Tools

CAD/Revit

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Principal Designer to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy, working amongst a team of experienced consultants operating within an Architecture led service.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services and support, champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people.

As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

The Technical Manager role focuses on advising clients on the Building Safety Act (and associated secondary legislation) and delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services. You will be working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to provide technical advice on project compliance, whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the Building Safety Act and support compliance with evolving regulations
• Fulfil the Principal Designer duties under the Building Regulations 2010
• Monitor and review design processes and technical documents to ensure Building Regulations compliance
• Assess designer competence and address issues via compliance trackers and Mandatory Occurrence reports
• Coordinate design teams in preparing applications to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
• Build and maintain productive relationships with external design teams
• Support project governance tasks, including updating project calendars and preparing monthly reports with the Management Lead
• Assist in the delivery of broader building safety services as needed
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of yourself and others by working within company H&S procedures
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required

• A broad knowledge of the Building Regulations, ideally covering varied disciplines
• Experience working within CDM and construction Health & Safety
• Awareness or knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Chartered, or working towards Chartership with either RICS, RIBA, RIAS, MCIAT or equivalent
• Client-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality advice and supporting clients in achieving their objectives
• Confidence when dealing with various stakeholders, including contractors and clients
• CAD/Revit experience is desired but not essential

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave
• Charitable volunteer day
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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