Principal Designer: Building Regulations & Compliance Lead

Tetra Tech Europe; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is hiring a Principal Designer to deliver services under the Building Regulations for medium to large projects in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide technical oversight, ensure compliance, and support project teams through design development to approval.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clients, local authorities, and design teams, requiring strong building regulations knowledge and excellent stakeholder communication.

The position supports flexible and hybrid working, tailored around project needs and candidate requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in building regulations compliance and design review for medium to large projects.
• Strong technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Multi-disciplinary consultancy experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer duties under Building Regulations for medium-to-large projects.
• Review designs for compliance and identify issues early.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities as a trusted contact.

Skills

Building regulations compliance

Design review

Stakeholder communication

Technical reporting

Risk management

Education

Level 2 Registered Building Control Inspector

Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA)

Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is hiring a Principal Designer to deliver services under the Building Regulations for medium to large projects in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide technical oversight, ensure compliance, and support project teams through design development to approval.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clients, local authorities, and design teams, requiring strong building regulations knowledge and excellent stakeholder communication.

The position supports flexible and hybrid working, tailored around project needs and candidate requirements.