Building Regulations Principal Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its Building Safety team in Birmingham. You will coordinate Building Regulations compliance across design teams, advising clients on the Building Safety Act 2022 and navigating complex projects.

You'll review information for compliance, conduct audits and design reviews, attend meetings, produce technical reports and support the wider team with guidance on Building Regulations requirements. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Experience reviewing designs and assessing regulatory compliance.
• Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or another relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process.
• Advise clients on duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Review design information for Building Regulations compliance.
• Undertake compliance audits, design reviews and technical assessments.
• Support Building Regulations approval applications and Gateway submissions.
• Liaise with clients, designers and Building Control Bodies.
• Identify compliance gaps and advise on solutions.
• Attend design team meetings and site inspections.
• Prepare technical compliance reports and maintain project documentation.
• Support the wider Building Safety team with technical guidance.

Skills

Principal Designer experience

Building Regulations

Client-facing communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Team coordination

Education

RICS/CABE/CIOB membership

Job description

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.

The role will involve:

• 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

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

• 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

Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Building Safety Consultant / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Principal Designer / Building Control / Architecture / Building Surveying / CABE / RICS / CIOB / Birmingham