Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

Wild Berry Associates; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 81.000 - 99.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wild Berry Associates is seeking a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) for our London client to lead design compliance across projects, focusing on Building Regulations 2010 and Building Safety Act 2022. The role involves guiding multi-disciplinary teams, liaising with regulators, and ensuring safety-focused design throughout the lifecycle.

The candidate should have 7+ years in senior design or project management with strong regulatory knowledge, HRB experience, and excellent

Competenze

• 7+ years in a senior design, technical or project management role with direct responsibility for design compliance.
• Expert-level knowledge of Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience with Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and Gateways 1–3.
• Strong leadership and coordination for multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of regulatory requirements.

Mansioni

• Plan, manage, coordinate and monitor design work for Building Regulations compliance.
• Provide advice and support relating to Building Regulations compliance.
• Cooperate with project team on compliance duties under Building Regulations.
• Attend design team and client meetings.
• Carry out compliance reviews.
• Maintain compliance-related documents (e.g. Trackers).

Conoscenze

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

HRB experience

Coordination

Risk management

Communication

Formazione

Chartered professional body (RIBA/RICS/CIBSE/ICE/IFE/CIOB)

Descrizione del lavoro

Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

Our London based client is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to join their growing team. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring full compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), particularly the new duty holder roles and requirements introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating design work to ensure all projects meet the statutory requirements, with a particular focus on fire and structural safety for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) where applicable. You will be a proactive leader, guiding project teams, liaising with regulatory bodies, and championing best practices in building safety throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, coordinate and monitor design work in relation to Building Regulations compliance
• Provide advice and support relating to Building Regulations compliance
• Cooperate with and support the project team on matters relating to compliance and duties under the Building Regulations
• Attend design team and client meetings
• Carry out compliance reviews
• Manage and maintain compliance related documents (e.g. Trackers)

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Significant Experience: Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in a senior design, technical or project management role with direct responsibility for design compliance.
• Deep Regulatory Knowledge: Expert-level, practical understanding of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), especially the Building Safety Act 2022, and relevant Approved Documents (e.g., Part B, Part M, Part K, Part P).
• Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB) Experience: Demonstrable experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, particularly Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) as defined by the Building Safety Act, including experience with Gateways 1, 2, and 3.
• Leadership & Coordination: Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to effectively manage design teams and stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate design-related compliance risks and residual design risks.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying, Fire Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, ICE, IFE, CIOB) or equivalent.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex regulatory requirements clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

In return the company offer a salary up to £90,000pa plus associated benefits.

Ability to work 4 days in the office/one remote - Monday to Friday,

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job