Lead Principal Designer

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a highly experienced Principal Designer to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations for complex projects. The role is fully hybrid and suitable for contract or permanent appointment across HRBs and non-HRBs.

You will lead design and regulatory submissions, coordinate with clients, contractors and regulators, and drive build programs with business continuity at the forefront, delivering projects safely and to programme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Principal Designer or senior design role with CDM Health & Safety responsibilities.
• In-depth practical knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and related legislation.
• Proven experience assisting clients with applications to the Building Safety Regulator.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Principal Designer for HRBs and non-HRBs under BSA/BR.
• Develop, submit, and manage applications to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and regulators to deliver projects.

Skills

CDM Health & Safety

Building Regulations Knowledge

Regulatory Applications

Project Leadership

Education

Chartered Architect

Job description

Principal Designer (Building Regulations & Building Safety Act). Fully hybrid (contract or permanent).

Location: Flexible

About our client:

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to a variety of sectors.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Designer to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations (BR) for our clients. The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of the regulations’ functional application and their impact on business-critical functions, particularly within complex environments like Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). This role requires a pragmatic and practical approach to providing expert advice, managing regulatory applications, and ensuring business continuity for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead Principal Designer as defined by the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations (BR) for projects in Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and non-HRBs.
• Develop, submit, and manage successful applications to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), navigating Gateways 1, 2, and 3 with proficiency.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to successfully deliver projects.
• Lead project design and technical phases, reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Develop and manage reliable build programmes with business continuity at the heart of planning.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Significant experience in a role as a Principal Designer or a senior design role with extensive responsibility for CDM Health and Safety and Building Regulations.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and associated legislation.
• Proven experience assisting clients with successful applications to the Building Safety Regulator.
• A professional qualification (e.g., Chartered Architect or Architectural Technologist). and membership with a recognised professional body (e.g., RIBA, ARB, CIAT).
• Demonstrable experience working on complex commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Full driving license.

On Offer:

• A competitive salary package, open to discussion based on experience.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, critical national infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Support for continued professional development (CPD).
• A key role in a growing and competent team at the forefront of the new building safety regime.

This is an immediate requirement for the team.