Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

Aztrum; Oxford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AZTRUM in Oxford is seeking a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to lead compliance across healthcare, education, defence and conservation projects. The role offers progression towards partnership within the firm as you guide design teams and ensure Building Regulations compliance.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, review technical documents, advise clients and consultants on safety, and keep records of decisions and risk.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Building Regulations Principal Designer roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and safety legislation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and reviewing technical information.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Building Regulations Principal Designer function across a range of architectural projects.
• Coordinating design teams to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and technical documentation to identify potential compliance issues.
• Advising clients, architects, engineers and other consultants on building safety, regulatory requirements and design risks.
• Identifying, assessing and managing design risks throughout the design process.
• Monitoring design information and coordinating responses to building control comments and regulatory queries.
• Maintaining clear records of design decisions, compliance reviews and risk management activities.
• Working collaboratively with project teams to resolve technical challenges and support compliant design solutions.
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of information required for building control submissions.
• Keeping up to date with changes to Building Regulations, legislation and industry guidance.

Skills

Building Regulations

Principal Designer

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Building Regulations qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

Oxford

Up to £65,000

A well-established architectural practice in Oxford is seeking an experienced Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join their team. The practice works across a varied portfolio of healthcare, education, defence and conservation projects, offering the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and coordinating design teams across a range of schemes.

The role also offers a clear career progression pathway towards becoming a Partner within the business, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their long-term career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Building Regulations Principal Designer function across a range of architectural projects
• Coordinating design teams to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant legislation
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and technical documentation to identify potential compliance issues
• Advising clients, architects, engineers and other consultants on building safety, regulatory requirements and design risks
• Identifying, assessing and managing design risks throughout the design process
• Monitoring design information and coordinating responses to building control comments and regulatory queries
• Maintaining clear records of design decisions, compliance reviews and risk management activities
• Working collaboratively with project teams to resolve technical challenges and support compliant design solutions
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of information required for building control submissions
• Keeping up to date with changes to Building Regulations, legislation and industry guidance

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Building Regulations Principal Designer, architectural or building compliance role
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, building safety legislation and relevant technical guidance
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and reviewing technical design information
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential
• The ability to identify design risks, assess compliance issues and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence liaising with clients and consultants
• A methodical approach to technical reviews, documentation and compliance management
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience across healthcare, education, defence or conservation projects would be advantageous
• Relevant professional qualifications and a commitment to ongoing professional development