Building Regulations Principal Designer

Brandon James; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Excellent CPD opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Birmingham, advising clients and supporting design teams on the Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.

You will coordinate compliance throughout the design process, liaise with architects, engineers and Building Control, and contribute to site inspections and technical reports. Hybrid working and excellent CPD opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services.
• Background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience reviewing designs for regulatory compliance.
• Experience across multiple construction projects.
• Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or another relevant professional body.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Building Regulations compliance across design teams.
• Advise clients on duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Review design information for compliance with regs.
• Undertake compliance audits and design reviews.
• Support approval applications and Gateway submissions.
• Liaise with clients, designers and Building Control Bodies.
• Identify gaps and propose compliant solutions.
• Attend design team meetings and site inspections.
• Prepare technical compliance reports and documentation.
• Support the Building Safety team with guidance.

Skills

Principal Designer

Building Regulations

Building Safety Act 2022

Communication

Client-facing

Job description

Building Regulations Principal Designer

An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer who wants to work on complex construction projects, providing technical advice to clients and supporting design teams in navigating the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.

The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors and has an established reputation for delivering technical consultancy services. The successful Principal Designer will join an experienced team of Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety professionals, with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

The Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for coordinating Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process, working alongside clients, Architects, Engineers and wider project teams.

• Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations
• Advising clients on their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022
• Reviewing design information for Building Regulations compliance
• Undertaking compliance audits, design reviews and technical assessments
• Supporting Building Regulations approval applications and Gateway submissions
• Liaising with clients, designers and Building Control Bodies
• Identifying compliance gaps and advising on appropriate solutions
• Attending design team meetings and undertaking site inspections
• Preparing technical compliance reports and maintaining project documentation
• Supporting the wider Building Safety team with technical advice and guidance

The Building Regulations Principal Designer

• Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services
• A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience reviewing designs and assessing regulatory compliance
• Experience working across multiple construction projects
• Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or another relevant professional body
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

In Return?

• £55,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Professional membership fees paid
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and high-profile construction projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression