Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

PRP Architects LLP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Designer to enhance their capabilities in Building Regulations compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring that projects meet stringent regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical architecture or design management and possess excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values professional growth and offers a supportive work environment. With competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction field.

Benefits

Simply Health scheme for medical costs

£100 towards eye care

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension with 4.5% employer contribution

1:1 Independent Pension Advice

Permanent Health Insurance up to 50% of salary

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to work scheme

Social events and charity fundraising opportunities

Dog-friendly offices

Qualifications

• Experience managing Building Regulations compliance for construction projects.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor compliance with Building Regulations.
• Manage design development and maintain accurate digital records.

Skills

Building Regulations compliance

Design management

Communication skills

Technical architecture

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Experience in construction management

Tools

Digital record management tools

Job description

Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

Full time

London (Smithfield)

We are developing a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) capability to complement and support our existing service offer for the design and delivery of large scale residential and mixed-use developments and our later living, care, workspace and film studio portfolio. Our projects include new build, retrofit and adaptive reuse of HRB’s and non-HRB’s (higher risk buildings).

The PD(BR) role centres on planning, managing, coordinating and monitoring Building Regulations compliance and could suit a wide range of candidates including experienced technical architects or architectural technologists, candidates with a design management or plans checking background and/or candidates with experience delivering Principal Designer services under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional to join a well-respected consultancy during an exciting period of growth for a new team delivering a new service.

If you are looking for a new role in a professional and friendly environment and you have demonstrable experience leading and/or managing design development, including Building Regulations compliance, we would love to hear from you!

You would also need to have a meticulous approach to managing and maintaining accurate digital records as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

As well as a competitive salary we also offer these fantastic benefits:

• Option to join Simply Health scheme to obtain treatment and reclaim medical costs
• £100 towards cost of eye care
• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 3 years)
• Workplace Pension with 4.5% employer contribution
• Access to 1:1 Independent Pension Advice
• Permanent Health Insurance up to 50% of salary
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Social events such as annual study trip, summer and Christmas parties, charity fundraising opportunities, Design Away Day (London)
• Dog-friendly offices

PRP is an equal opportunities employer.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Please contact us if you need any support in making your application.