Building Regulations Principal Designer - Building Control

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to provide guidance on compliance and manage design responsibilities. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in building control or as a Building Inspector, with knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022. This full-time role offers a salary between £50k and £65k, along with benefits like a pension and healthcare. Remote working is preferred, with occasional visits to London.

Benefits

Annual pension

Car

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (HNC, HND, or degree) in construction-related field.
• Experience within building control or as a Building Inspector.
• Accreditation with RICS or CABE beneficial.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on designer responsibilities under Building Regulations.
• Develop and manage processes and documentation for compliance.
• Address design queries and contribute to solution-focused outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Experience as a Building Inspector

Ability to develop strategies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) - Building Control required to join a dedicated construction safety, CDM and BSA consultancy, renowned for its strong reputation across broad sectors including 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 clients, developers, 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 and Experience

• 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 beneficial.
• Experience within building control or as a Building Inspector with knowledge of navigating building regulations and an interest in or 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.
• Remote working from home preferred, with occasional requirement to be in London; applicants should be based within two hours’ travel distance.

Location & Remuneration

London - 50k - 65k Annual pension, car, healthcare GBP Full Time

Posted by: The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
Posted: Thursday, 27 November 2025