Principal Designer - Building Regulations Lead (Hybrid)

Brandon James; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k–£70k (GBP)

Profit-related annual bonus

25 days' holiday

Hybrid working

Job summary

Brandon James in Manchester is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead on higher-risk projects, Gateway submissions, and the development of a defined Principal Designer service.

You will coordinate Building Regulations compliance from early design through regulatory approval, oversee documents, and advise clients and teams, with a hybrid working pattern and a focus on service growth.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of higher-risk buildings.
• Practical involvement in Gateway submissions.
• Detailed understanding of the Building Safety Act.
• Experience fulfilling Building Regulations Principal Designer duties.
• Background in architecture, surveying, building control or building compliance.
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements clearly.
• Interest in developing services and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on HRB projects.
• Delivering the Building Regulations Principal Designer function.
• Leading on Gateway 2 compliance.
• Coordinating evidence for Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Establishing clear compliance strategies for each project.
• Reviewing architectural and consultant design information.
• Tracking Building Regulations risks and outstanding actions.
• Overseeing golden thread records.
• Managing change control throughout project delivery.
• Advising clients, designers and contractors on dutyholder obligations.
• Chairing or contributing to compliance reviews.
• Supporting internal quality assurance improvements.
• Creating and updating compliance templates and guidance.
• Assisting with tenders, frameworks and new client opportunities.
• Providing guidance to architects and technical professionals.

Skills

Higher-risk buildings

Gateway submissions

Building Regulations

Communication of compliance

Job description

Brandon James in Manchester is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead on higher-risk projects, Gateway submissions, and the development of a defined Principal Designer service.

You will coordinate Building Regulations compliance from early design through regulatory approval, oversee documents, and advise clients and teams, with a hybrid working pattern and a focus on service growth.