Lead BRPD for Higher-Risk Buildings | Flexible

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / home working

Car allowance

Performance‑related bonus

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional subscriptions

Ongoing CPD and technical development

Opportunity to lead HRB activity

Significant autonomy within a growing

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer in the UK to lead on Higher-Risk Building activity and assume technical ownership of complex projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage Gateway submissions, and strengthen the Golden Thread framework across the service.

The role focuses on complex residential and HRB projects with a clear path to national service growth within Building Regulations Principal Designer offerings.

Qualifications

• BRPD experience at a senior level is essential.
• Experience on Higher-Risk Buildings is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience with Gateway submissions and Building Safety Regulator processes.
• Proven ability to lead clients and multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design compliance reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Provide guidance on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Support and lead HRB activity, gateway submissions and Golden Thread maintenance.
• Act as technical lead for BRPD services and develop related procedures.

Skills

BRPD experience

Higher-Risk Buildings

Building Regulations knowledge

Building Safety Act 2022

Gateway submissions

Lead design teams

Education

Architecture / Building Surveying background

ARB/RIBA/CIAT/RICS/CABE/APS membership advantageous

Job description

Brandon James is seeking a Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer in the UK to lead on Higher-Risk Building activity and assume technical ownership of complex projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage Gateway submissions, and strengthen the Golden Thread framework across the service.

The role focuses on complex residential and HRB projects with a clear path to national service growth within Building Regulations Principal Designer offerings.