Principal Designer: Building Regulations & Compliance Lead

Tetra Tech Europe; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Principal Designer to provide services under Building Regulations for medium to large projects in Liverpool. You will ensure compliance, coordinate design efforts, and deliver technical oversight to project teams, improving design quality and minimizing regulatory risks.

This position supports flexible working arrangements, allowing for a mix of office, site, and home activity tailored to project needs. Strong experience in building regulations and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in building regulations compliance and technical reporting.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary consultancy, Welsh regulations, and health and safety qualifications is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer duties under the Building Regulations on medium-to-large projects.
• Review designs against functional requirements and identify compliance issues.
• Produce compliance statements and advisory reports.

Skills

Building regulations compliance

Design risk assessment

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Level 2 Registered Building Control Inspector

Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA)

Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Principal Designer to provide services under Building Regulations for medium to large projects in Liverpool. You will ensure compliance, coordinate design efforts, and deliver technical oversight to project teams, improving design quality and minimizing regulatory risks.

This position supports flexible working arrangements, allowing for a mix of office, site, and home activity tailored to project needs. Strong experience in building regulations and excellent communication skills are essential.