Building Regulations Principal Designer

Brandon James Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing training and CPD

Complex building safety projects

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its Newcastle team. You will manage the principal designer duties on a varied mix of residential and commercial projects and act as a technical advisor across design teams.

The role offers hybrid working, substantial project responsibility, and opportunities to contribute to the Building Safety offering and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services.
• Background in Architecture, Building Control or design compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of Gateway submissions and regulatory approval processes.
• RICS, CABE, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB membership advantageous.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations.
• Advising clients on Building Safety Act requirements.
• Undertaking design reviews and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Reviewing architectural drawings and construction information.
• Supporting Gateway submissions for Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Coordinating Architects, Engineers and other designers.
• Preparing and maintaining Building Regulations compliance trackers.
• Supporting the management of Golden Thread information.
• Attending client meetings and providing technical advice.
• Preparing written compliance reports and project documentation.
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Principal Designer services

Building Safety Act 2022

Building Regulations knowledge

Coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Gateway submissions

Membership advantageous (RICS CABE RIB

Communication and report writing

Independent project management

Education

Architecture, Building Control or design compliance

Job description

Building Regulations Principal Designer

A growing construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its expanding Building Safety offering in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking for greater project responsibility, the opportunity to work independently and the chance to become an important member of a developing Building Regulations compliance team.

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will work on a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial projects, supporting clients throughout the design and construction process.

The consultancy is looking for a technically capable Principal Designer who can deliver a high standard of service while building strong relationships with clients and design teams.

The Building Regulations Principal Designer’s Role

The Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for ensuring compliance is embedded throughout the design process, providing technical advice to clients and coordinating the work of multidisciplinary design teams.

The role will involve:

• Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations

• Advising clients on Building Safety Act requirements

• Undertaking design reviews and regulatory compliance assessments

• Reviewing architectural drawings and construction information

• Supporting Gateway submissions for Higher-Risk Buildings

• Coordinating Architects, Engineers and other designers

• Preparing and maintaining Building Regulations compliance trackers

• Supporting the management of Golden Thread information

• Attending client meetings and providing technical advice

• Preparing written compliance reports and project documentation

• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships

The Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

• Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services

• A background in Architecture, Building Control or design compliance

• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022

• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams

• Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings advantageous

• Knowledge of Gateway submissions and regulatory approval processes

• RICS, CABE, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB membership advantageous

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

In Return?

• £50,000 – £60,000

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working arrangements

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Professional membership fees paid

• Ongoing training and CPD

• Opportunity to work on complex building safety projects

• Excellent long-term career progression

Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Principal Designer / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Building Control / Building Safety Consultant / Architecture / CIAT / CABE / RICS / Newcastle / North East