Building Regulations Principal Designer

Building Regulations Principal Designer

A growing construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its expanding Building Safety offering in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking for greater project responsibility, the opportunity to work independently and the chance to become an important member of a developing Building Regulations compliance team.

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will work on a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial projects, supporting clients throughout the design and construction process.

The consultancy is looking for a technically capable Principal Designer who can deliver a high standard of service while building strong relationships with clients and design teams.

The Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for ensuring compliance is embedded throughout the design process, providing technical advice to clients and coordinating the work of multidisciplinary design teams.

The role will involve:

Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations

Advising clients on Building Safety Act requirements

Undertaking design reviews and regulatory compliance assessments

Reviewing architectural drawings and construction information

Supporting Gateway submissions for Higher-Risk Buildings

Coordinating Architects, Engineers and other designers

Preparing and maintaining Building Regulations compliance trackers

Supporting the management of Golden Thread information

Attending client meetings and providing technical advice

Preparing written compliance reports and project documentation

Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships

The Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services

A background in Architecture, Building Control or design compliance

Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022

Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams

Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings advantageous

Knowledge of Gateway submissions and regulatory approval processes

RICS, CABE, RIBA, CIAT or CIOB membership advantageous

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Ability to manage multiple projects independently

In Return?

£50,000 - £60,000

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing training and CPD

Opportunity to work on complex building safety projects

Excellent long-term career progression

If you are a Building Regulations Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Principal Designer / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Building Control / Building Safety Consultant / Architecture / CIAT / CABE / RICS / Newcastle / North East

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