Building Regulations Principal Designer

BlueLight Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development support

Career progression

Diverse, technically challenging portf

Job summary

BlueLight Management in London seeks an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join the Building Safety & Compliance team. You will manage Principal Designer appointments under the Building Safety Act 2022, tackling higher-risk buildings and complex refurbishments with active design coordination.

Key duties include coordinating design teams, advising clients, preparing compliance plans, and liaising with Building Control Bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience acting as or supporting a Principal Designer (Building Regulations).
• Good understanding of gateway regime for higher-risk buildings.
• Experience coordinating design teams for building regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer (Building Regulations) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010.
• Coordinate designers to ensure building regulations compliance is considered and managed throughout the design process.
• Advise clients on duties and responsibilities under the Building Safety Act.
• Prepare and maintain Building Regulations compliance documentation and design compliance plans.
• Coordinate design information and review submissions for compliance with applicable Building Regulations parts.
• Liaise with Building Control Bodies and Registered Building Inspectors.
• Work with the BlueLight team on Building Safety Regulator applications and gateway submissions for higher-risk buildings.
• Support business development, tender submissions, and fee proposals.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Design coordination

Client liaison

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

A relevant qualification in construction, engineering, architecture, surveying or building control

RICS | RIBA | CIOB | CABE | MCIOB | ICE | IStructE | CIBSE membership (advantageous)

Job description

BlueLight Management | London | Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role

BlueLight Management is looking for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join our growing Building Safety & Compliance team.

You will take responsibility for Principal Designer (Building Regulations) appointments under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010, working across a diverse portfolio of projects with a particular focus on higher‑risk buildings, complex refurbishment and public sector estates.

We are looking for someone who understands that effective Principal Designer (Building Regulations) services require genuine design coordination and technical engagement - not simply compliance paperwork.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as Principal Designer (Building Regulations) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010
• Coordinate designers to ensure building regulations compliance is considered and managed throughout the design process
• Advise clients on their duties and responsibilities under the Building Safety Act
• Prepare and maintain the Building Regulations compliance documentation and design compliance plans
• Coordinate design information and review submissions for compliance with applicable Building Regulations parts
• Liaise with Building Control Bodies and Registered Building Inspectors
• Work closely with the wider BlueLight team on Building Safety Regulator (BSR) applications and gateway submissions for higher‑risk buildings
• Support business development activity, including contributing to tender submissions, fee proposals and the wider pursuit of new work
• Attend design team, client and progress meetings
• Provide clear, practical and proportionate advice to clients and project teams
• Contribute to the continued development of BlueLight's Building Regulations and building safety procedures

About You

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Practical experience acting as or supporting a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) role
• Good understanding of the gateway regime for higher‑risk buildings
• Experience coordinating design teams in relation to building regulations compliance
• Confident working directly with clients, designers, contractors and Building Control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good commercial awareness
• Able to manage your own commissions and workload independently

Qualifications and membership

A relevant qualification in construction, engineering, architecture, surveying or building control. Registration or membership with any of the following would be advantageous:

RICS | RIBA | CIOB | CABE | MCIOB | ICE | IStructE | CIBSE

Higher‑risk buildings and BSA gateway submissions | healthcare and NHS estates | fire safety and remediation | complex refurbishment | occupied and operational environments | building surveying | public sector estates | CDM Principal Designer

Why BlueLight Management?

You will be joining a multidisciplinary consultancy where Building Regulations Principal Designer services sit alongside CDM, project management, commercial management, building surveying, fire engineering and wider building safety expertise.

• Diverse portfolio of complex and technically interesting projects
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Support for professional development and professional memberships
• Genuine opportunity to help shape and grow our building safety service
• Career progression as the Building Safety & Compliance team continues to expand