Principal Designer: Building Regulations & Safety

Brandon James; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Training and CPD support

25 days annual leave

Clear progression within a growing_pra

Varied project portfolio

Job summary

Brandon James is assisting an Architectural Practice in Manchester to recruit a Building Regulations Principal Designer. The role focuses on ensuring Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Act alignment across projects from early design to completion.

The postholder will advise clients and design teams, support Gateway submissions, manage design risk, and uphold duty holder responsibilities, with clear progression paths in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an Architect, Architectural Technologist or Design Management role.
• Membership or working towards RIBA, ARB or CIAT.
• Experience as Building Regulations Principal Designer is advantageous; knowledge of Building Regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and design teams on Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Manage Gateway submissions and design risk from early design through to completion.
• Support duty holder responsibilities and provide progression opportunities within a growing practice.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Design risk management

Client and design team liaison

Leadership experience

Tools

PAS 8671

Approved Documents

Job description

Brandon James is assisting an Architectural Practice in Manchester to recruit a Building Regulations Principal Designer. The role focuses on ensuring Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Act alignment across projects from early design to completion.

The postholder will advise clients and design teams, support Gateway submissions, manage design risk, and uphold duty holder responsibilities, with clear progression paths in a growing team.