Lead Principal Designer

Build Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Principal Designer to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on high-profile national infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a significant background in building safety compliance and a relevant professional qualification. Join a collaborative team at the forefront of the new building safety regime.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity on significant infrastructure projects

Support for continuous professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of significant experience as a Principal Designer or in a senior design role.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
• Proven experience with applications to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Membership with a recognised professional body (RIBA, ARB, CIAT).
• Experience working on complex commercial and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer for projects in Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Develop and manage applications to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies to deliver projects.
• Review design documents for compliance.
• Manage build programmes with business continuity focus.

Skills

Experience in Principal Designer role

Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022

Expertise in Building Regulations

Project management skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Full driving license

Education

Professional qualification (Chartered Architect or Architectural Technologist)

Job description

About our client

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

Principal Designer (Building Regulations & Building Safety Act)

Fully hybrid (contract or permanent).

Location: Flexible

About 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. If you have the required experience and are passionate about delivering excellence in building safety and compliance, we encourage you to apply.