Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer | Hybrid Leeds

Brandon James Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing CPD and professional developed

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is recruiting a Building Regulations Principal Designer in Leeds to lead Building Regulations compliance across a varied portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects. The role offers hybrid working and is ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of projects within a growing Building Safety team.

You will review drawings, provide design compliance, advise on the Building Safety Act 2022 and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Regulations Principal Designer or design compliance role.
• Background in Architecture, Architectural Technology or Building Control.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and technical design information.
• Experience working on residential, commercial or Higher-Risk Building projects.
• Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Building Control or built environment.
• Membership in professional bodies (RIBA/CIAT/CABE/RICS) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Building Regulations Principal Designer services.
• Review architectural drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify non-compliance with Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Advise clients on the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Support Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway submissions.
• Prepare Building Regulations compliance trackers.
• Produce technical reports and design compliance documentation.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Support projects through Building Regulations approval.
• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Client-facing

Organisational skills

Education

Architecture/Architectural Technology/Building Control background

Tools

Memberships: RIBA CIAT CABE RICS

Job description

Brandon James Limited is recruiting a Building Regulations Principal Designer in Leeds to lead Building Regulations compliance across a varied portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects. The role offers hybrid working and is ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of projects within a growing Building Safety team.

You will review drawings, provide design compliance, advise on the Building Safety Act 2022 and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to