Building Regulations Principal Designer

Safer Sphere; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building safety consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to work on impactful projects throughout the UK. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £37,500 to £67,000 per year, with opportunities for professional growth and a rewarding work culture. You will be part of a collaborative team, influencing major projects while providing invaluable advice without the limitations of typical regulatory roles. Join us to help shape the future of building safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous health and wellness benefits

Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes

Holiday benefit scheme

Career growth opportunities

Employee ownership via Employee Benefit Trust

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant fields such as architecture or building regulations.
• Ability to influence major projects and navigate complexities of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Work on technically challenging projects across various sectors in the UK.
• Provide invaluable advice as part of the design team.
• Positively contribute to project outcomes without restrictive regulatory approaches.

Skills

Experience in architecture

Design management

Building control

Building regulations knowledge

Education

Membership in MIRCS, MCABE, CIOB, or equivalent

Job description

Building Regulations Principal Designer

Nationwide opportunities are available.

Safer Sphere is an award-winning national consultancy specialising in Construction Health & Safety, Building Safety, and CDM. We partner with clients, consultants, designers, and contractors to exceed compliance standards and develop innovative safety management strategies.

As our Building Safety Team continues to grow, we’re looking for experienced consultants with a solid background in architecture, building regulations or building control. If you’re eager to use your expertise to influence major projects and help clients navigate the complexities of the Building Safety Act 2022, this is the role for you.

At Safer Sphere, you'll work on a wide range of exciting and technically challenging projects across the UK, from prestigious multi-million-pound developments to projects in residential, defence, office, retail, industrial, and healthcare sectors. You’ll be an integral part of the design team, offering invaluable advice, rather than just adapting to a regulatory approach.

What You’ll Experience

• A collaborative and supportive team that values your expertise and fosters a positive working environment.
• Fewer projects, allowing for greater capacity and care.
• A non-regulatory role focused on positively contributing to design and safety.
• Embedded involvement in design teams, actively enhancing project outcomes.
• A rewarding role where your expertise directly impacts safety and compliance.

What our Team says

• “If you love construction and have a passion for learning and making buildings more compliant, post-Grenfell, then this is a great move for you.” – Geoff Hunter
• “I’m not shackled by the restrictions of Building Control and the limits on guidance anymore. It’s freed me up to be the best I can be.” – James Worth
• “Working here has greatly improved my professional life. The team is genuine and supportive, and the work is meaningful.” – Dave Copeland

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in architecture, design management, building control, building regulations or a similar field.
• Membership in MIRCS, MCABE, CIOB, or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous health and wellness benefits.
• Access to electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Holiday benefit scheme.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• Employee ownership through our Employee Benefit Trust.
• A supportive, inclusive work culture with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

And the best part? Safer Sphere is partially owned by an Employee Benefit Trust, meaning you share in the success of the business with 49% of the profits distributed to our team.

Why Safer Sphere?

At Safer Sphere, we are committed to making a real difference in the building safety landscape. We’re proud to be an employee‑owned company, where every employee has a stake in our success. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that fosters innovation, values expertise, and works together to create safer buildings for everyone.

Ready to use your skills to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of building safety.

Safer Sphere does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from agencies. Any CV submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,500.00-£67,000.00 per year