Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to technically complex مشاريع

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its Building Safety team in Bristol. The role focuses on delivering Building Regulations compliance across multiple projects and providing strategic technical advice to clients.

The successful candidate will lead commissions, review submissions, and support Higher-Risk Building projects while collaborating with architects, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer or building safety consultancy services.
• Background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience mentoring junior staff is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions.
• Advise clients on Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Undertake technical design reviews and compliance assessments.
• Review Building Regulations approval submissions and identify information gaps.
• Support Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway applications.
• Coordinate with Architects, Engineers and wider design teams.
• Conduct Building Regulations compliance audits.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain compliance documentation.
• Attend client meetings and carry out site inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to junior consultants.
• Support the continued development of the Building Safety service.

Skills

Principal Designer

Building Regulations

Building Safety Act 2022

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Project management

Architectural background

Education

CAB E, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIAT membership

Job description

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking to take a leading role in delivering specialist Building Regulations compliance services across a diverse range of construction projects.

The consultancy has a strong presence within the built environment and works with clients across the residential, commercial and public sectors.

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety specialists, providing technical expertise and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for managing Building Regulations compliance across multiple projects, providing strategic technical advice and supporting clients in meeting their statutory obligations.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance is considered throughout each stage of a project's development.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions
• Advising clients on Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Undertaking technical design reviews and compliance assessments
• Reviewing Building Regulations approval submissions and identifying information gaps
• Supporting Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway applications
• Coordinating with Architects, Engineers and wider design teams
• Conducting Building Regulations compliance audits
• Preparing technical reports and maintaining compliance documentation
• Attending client meetings and carrying out site inspections
• Providing technical guidance to junior consultants
• Supporting the continued development of the Building Safety service

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

• Strong experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer or building safety consultancy services
• A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience assessing design information for regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting complex or Higher-Risk Building projects
• Relevant professional membership with CABE, RICS, CIOB, RIBA or CIAT
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage a varied portfolio of projects
• Experience mentoring junior staff advantageous

In Return?

• 60,000 - 70,000
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to technically complex projects
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Principal Designer / Building Safety Consultant / Building Regulations / Building Safety Act / Building Control / Higher-Risk Buildings / Gateway 2 / Architecture / RICS / CABE / Bristol / South West