Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer – Hybrid

Ellis Williams Architects Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Development and mentoring

Job summary

Ellis Williams Architects is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR‑PD) to lead compliance, coordination, and safety assurance across our portfolio of projects under the Building Safety Act 2022. The role will ensure that all design work meets statutory duties, supports Gateway submissions, and maintains robust design governance from concept through to completion.

The BR‑PD will work closely with our architectural, landscape, conservation, and technical teams, as well

Qualifications

• Proven BR-PD experience under Building Safety Act 2022.
• Deep knowledge of Building Regulations Parts A–T.
• Experience coordinating architecture, MEP, structural, and fire teams.
• Lead Gateway 1–3 processes, information management, and regulator engagement.
• Professional qualification with membership in ARB/RIBA/CIAT/IStructE/CIBSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead design compliance across projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Prepare or contribute to Gateway submissions and design information.
• Maintain safety-led design records and risk management.

Skills

BR-PD experience

Fire safety

Gateway submissions

Team coordination

Design governance

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Risk management

Professional membership

Education

ARB/RIBA/CIAT/IStructE/CIBSE membership

Job description

Ellis Williams Architects is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR‑PD) to lead compliance, coordination, and safety assurance across our portfolio of projects under the Building Safety Act 2022. The role will ensure that all design work meets statutory duties, supports Gateway submissions, and maintains robust design governance from concept through to completion.

The BR‑PD will work closely with our architectural, landscape, conservation, and technical teams, as well