Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer (Hybrid)

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

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.