Principal Designer, Building Regulations — Flexible Working

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking a qualified Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead BRPD duties across a diverse project portfolio, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout design and delivery stages.

You will report to the Head of Service, oversee project design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain regulatory trackers, audits and records while providing guidance and training on evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction related discipline and professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ARB or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to a diverse range of clients.
• Excellent documentation and field observation skill and an in-depth technical knowledge base.
• Expert knowledge of Building Safety Act, Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023, and CDM across various sectors.
• Experience of the Principal Designer role for Building Regulation compliance and Design Management of Designers.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing all projects and supporting the team in Building Regulations compliance with their design.
• Appointed as the Building Regulations Principal Designer for BRPD projects and ensure BSA compliance.
• Coordinate with duty holders to ensure compliance with relevant Legislation and Regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to embed and evidence compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance trackers, action logs, decision records and audit trails for submissions and inspections.
• Deliver training and provide guidance on building regulations and emerging legislative requirements.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Leadership

Project coordination

Strategic communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in construction related discipline

Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ARB or equivalent

Job description

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking a qualified Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead BRPD duties across a diverse project portfolio, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout design and delivery stages.

You will report to the Head of Service, oversee project design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain regulatory trackers, audits and records while providing guidance and training on evolving requirements.