In brief
This Building Regulations Principal Designer role focuses on planning, coordinating, and monitoring regulatory compliance for a multidisciplinary practice. The work involves reviewing designs, attending project meetings, and inspecting buildings to ensure adherence to the Building Safety Act and associated legislation across various high-risk and standard construction projects.
Best for
Experienced Technical Architects, Building Control officers, or Architectural Technologists.
Non-negotiable
Relevant qualification in a construction, building control, or building inspector field required.
What you need
Required
Building Regulations knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Design management
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Client-facing skills
Clearly required in the listing
Construction qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
RICS membership
Clearly required in the listing
CABE membership
Clearly required in the listing
CIOB membership
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Provide regulatory advice
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct design reviews
Clearly stated in the job description.
Attend project meetings
Clearly stated in the job description.
Inspect building sites
Clearly stated in the job description.
Prepare compliance reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop business relationships
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Building Regulations Principal Designer required to join a multidisciplinary practice delivering integrated design and build solutions. This newly created role focuses on planning, managing, coordinating and monitoring Building Regulations compliance across projects. Projects cover new build, retrofit and adaptive reuse of both higher-risk and standard buildings. Duties will include: Providing expert advice on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. Conducting plan checks and reviewing designs for compliance with Building Regulations. Attending client and design team meetings to offer professional advice. Inspecting properties and buildings at key design stages to ensure regulatory compliance. Preparing written reports (e.g., End of Design Stage Reports) and maintaining Building Regulations Trackers. Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Experience: Technical Architect, Building Control or Architectural Technologist background. Experience within design management or delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services. Excellent knowledge of the Building Regulations, codes and any other associated legislation. Exceptional client-facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Qualifications: A relevant qualification such as a HNC, HND, or a degree in a construction-related field, building control or building inspector field. Membership to RICS, CABE or CIOB is beneficial. The company offers a salary of £60k-£70k depending on experience, along with pension, healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package
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