Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) - Building Control

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Oxford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to oversee compliance with building regulations. This remote role requires occasional travel to London. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in building control. Competitive compensation between £50k-£65k, including benefits such as pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Experience navigating building regulations is required.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 is essential.
• Previous roles in building control or as a Building Inspector are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on building regulations for various projects.
• Manage compliance processes and documentation.
• Address design queries related to regulations.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Construction project experience

Collaboration skills

Education

HNC, HND, or degree in a construction-related field

Job description

Overview

Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) - Building Control required to join a professional services construction consultancy, renowned for its strong reputation in the commercial sector. They undertake a wide range of projects involving various building types. Their diverse portfolio includes developments in distribution and industrial sectors, cinemas, hotels, leisure facilities, retail units, residential schemes and conservation, refurbishment and regeneration projects.

You will work closely with architects and technicians, providing support and assistance in fulfilling and documenting their responsibilities as designers and principal designers under the revised Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance and support in fulfilling designer and principal designer responsibilities under the Building Regulations for both HRB and non-HRB projects.
• Developing, implementing and managing processes, strategies and documentation to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations.
• Addressing Building Regulations design queries and actively contributing to collaborative, solution-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification such as an HNC, HND, or a degree in a construction-related field, building control or building inspector field. Accreditation with organisations RICS or CABE is also highly beneficial.

Experience

• This role will suit someone who has experience within building control or as a Building Inspector with experience navigating building regulations and is interested in taking on or has any experience in a BRPD role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022 is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Whilst this is a remote working from home role, there will be occasional requirements to be in London, so applicants should be based within two hours' travel distance.

Compensation

• The company are paying 50k- 65k including pension, life assurance and healthcare plus full training and development depending on experience.