Technical Lead – Building Regulations & Compliance

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Training & Recruitment Services seeks an experienced Technical Lead – Building Regulations to provide technical leadership, regulatory guidance and assurance across building projects. You will apply UK Building Regulations knowledge, review drawings and specifications, assess occupancy and risk, and help ensure all works meet statutory requirements.

The role supports flexible/hybrid working in the North East, with collaboration across clients, consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and guidance.
• Experience reviewing technical submissions and drawings for compliance.
• Familiarity with occupancy classifications and risk profiles.
• Experience in regulated environments (Building Control, Construction, Engineering, Surveying, Design consultancy, Technical assurance).
• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide practical solutions to compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead providing expert guidance on Building Regulations compliance and construction standards.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports and documents.
• Assess building types, occupancy classifications and proposed uses to determine regulatory requirements.
• Review construction methods, materials and building systems for compliance.
• Apply Building Regulations 2000 – Part 2A knowledge to assess and record information.
• Support preparation, review and approval of compliance documentation.
• Provide input into design reviews, risk assessments and project decisions.
• Identify compliance issues and propose practical solutions.
• Keep up with legislative changes and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, designers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and support continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Building Regulations knowledge

Regulatory guidance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation skills

Education

Professional qualifications

Tools

Digital compliance platforms

Technical information management systems

Job description

Advance Training & Recruitment Services seeks an experienced Technical Lead – Building Regulations to provide technical leadership, regulatory guidance and assurance across building projects. You will apply UK Building Regulations knowledge, review drawings and specifications, assess occupancy and risk, and help ensure all works meet statutory requirements.

The role supports flexible/hybrid working in the North East, with collaboration across clients, consultants and contractors.