Principal Designer: Building Regulations Lead

BlueLight Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development support

Career progression

Diverse, technically challenging portf

Job summary

BlueLight Management in London seeks an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join the Building Safety & Compliance team. You will manage Principal Designer appointments under the Building Safety Act 2022, tackling higher-risk buildings and complex refurbishments with active design coordination.

Key duties include coordinating design teams, advising clients, preparing compliance plans, and liaising with Building Control Bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience acting as or supporting a Principal Designer (Building Regulations).
• Good understanding of gateway regime for higher-risk buildings.
• Experience coordinating design teams for building regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer (Building Regulations) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010.
• Coordinate designers to ensure building regulations compliance is considered and managed throughout the design process.
• Advise clients on duties and responsibilities under the Building Safety Act.
• Prepare and maintain Building Regulations compliance documentation and design compliance plans.
• Coordinate design information and review submissions for compliance with applicable Building Regulations parts.
• Liaise with Building Control Bodies and Registered Building Inspectors.
• Work with the BlueLight team on Building Safety Regulator applications and gateway submissions for higher-risk buildings.
• Support business development, tender submissions, and fee proposals.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Design coordination

Client liaison

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

A relevant qualification in construction, engineering, architecture, surveying or building control

RICS | RIBA | CIOB | CABE | MCIOB | ICE | IStructE | CIBSE membership (advantageous)

Job description

BlueLight Management in London seeks an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join the Building Safety & Compliance team. You will manage Principal Designer appointments under the Building Safety Act 2022, tackling higher-risk buildings and complex refurbishments with active design coordination.

Key duties include coordinating design teams, advising clients, preparing compliance plans, and liaising with Building Control Bodies.