Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

Bellrock Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Health Assured assistance

Holiday purchase scheme

Refer a friend

Cycle to work

Wellness program

Job summary

Bellrock Compliance is seeking a seasoned Principal Designer to lead design reviews and ensure Building Regulations compliance across London, the Home Counties and the Southeast. You will oversee public and private sector projects, including new builds and remediation, working with clients, contractors and internal teams.

You will apply your in-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, manage design work, produce End of Design Stage Reports and maintain compliance trackers, while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry with design leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Degree in a construction-related discipline, ideally design-focused.
• Professional membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB, ARB or RIBA advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London, the Home Counties and the South East.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience inspecting buildings and properties.
• Practical experience using AI in day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
• Plan, manage and monitor design work for compliance.
• Coordinate with duty holders to ensure compliance.
• Prepare End of Design Stage Reports and maintain trackers.
• Liaise with principal contractor and share information.
• Review contractor comments and resolve issues.
• Assist client in providing information to other designers.
• Close out appointments and manage fees.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities across Bellrock teams.
• Travel to sites as required.

Skills

Building Regulations

Building Safety Act 2022

Design review

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

AI fluency

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Role Overview

Bellrock Compliance is expanding its services and is seeking an enthusiastic professional to support a range of public and private sector projects, including new build, refurbishment, tall building remediation and maintenance schemes across NHS, university and data centre environments. The role involves site visits and reporting across London, the Home Counties and Southeast, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver projects safely and compliantly. We are looking for a strong leader with a proactive ‘can-do’ approach, capable of undertaking the Building Safety Act Principal Designer role while maintaining high standards of compliance and building strong, collaborative client relationships.

London - hybrid

Role Overview

Bellrock Compliance is expanding its services and is seeking an enthusiastic professional to support a range of public and private sector projects, including new build, refurbishment, tall building remediation and maintenance schemes across NHS, university and data centre environments. The role involves site visits and reporting across London, the Home Counties and Southeast, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver projects safely and compliantly. We are looking for a strong leader with a proactive ‘can-do’ approach, capable of undertaking the Building Safety Act Principal Designer role while maintaining high standards of compliance and building strong, collaborative client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be providing expert advice on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
• You’ll have relevant knowledge and understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and other relevant legislation, and you’ll be able to apply and implement those requirements at project level.
• You’ll be planning, managing and monitoring design work by conducting plan checks and reviewing designs for compliance with Building Regulations.
• You’ll cooperate, coordinate and communicate with all duty holders to ensure the design work, if built, complies with building regulations.
• You’ll be preparing written reports (e.g., End of Design Stage Reports) and maintaining Building Regulations Trackers.
• You’ll liaise with the principal contractor and share any information relevant to the planning, management and monitoring of the building work, and the coordination of the building and design work so that it complies with all relevant requirements.
• You’ll review and regard all comments from the principal contractor.
• If requested, assist the client in providing information to other designers and contractors.
• No more than 28 days after the end of their appointment, provide a document explaining the arrangement put in place to fulfil their duties.
• You’ll be responsible for managing agreed fees, confirm invoicing, closing out appointments and supporting debtor control.
• You’ll be responsible for exploring potential cross-sell opportunities across the wider Bellrock teams.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in Building Regulations and experience leading or reviewing designs.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) and relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process, including practical experience inspecting buildings and properties.
• Degree in a construction-related discipline, ideally with a design focus.
• Professional membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB, ARB or RIBA would be advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London, the Home Counties and the South East.
• Confident and effective communicator, able to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with strong decision‑making skills and a natural ability to identify and resolve challenges.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, supporting others and contributing to wider team success.
• A positive, accountable attitude, with a genuine commitment to professional development, delivering high‑quality work and making a difference.
• Practical experience using AI in day‑to‑day work, with a curiosity for emerging technologies and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from 6-8 Greencoat Pl, London, SW1P 1PL and your home address on a hybrid basis, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare CashplanMotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you’re looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.