Building Regulations Principal Designer

Building Regulations Principal Designer

An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer who wants to work on complex construction projects, providing technical advice to clients and supporting design teams in navigating the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.

The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors and has an established reputation for delivering technical consultancy services. The successful Principal Designer will join an experienced team of Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety professionals, with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

The Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for coordinating Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process, working alongside clients, Architects, Engineers and wider project teams.

The role will involve:

Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations

Advising clients on their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022

Reviewing design information for Building Regulations compliance

Undertaking compliance audits, design reviews and technical assessments

Supporting Building Regulations approval applications and Gateway submissions

Liaising with clients, designers and Building Control Bodies

Identifying compliance gaps and advising on appropriate solutions

Attending design team meetings and undertaking site inspections

Preparing technical compliance reports and maintaining project documentation

Supporting the wider Building Safety team with technical advice and guidance

The Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services

A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying

Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents

Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022

Experience reviewing designs and assessing regulatory compliance

Experience working across multiple construction projects

Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or another relevant professional body

Strong communication and client-facing skills

In Return?

£55,000 - £65,000

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees paid

Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities

Exposure to complex and high-profile construction projects

Clear opportunities for 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 / Building Safety Consultant / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Principal Designer / Building Control / Architecture / Building Surveying / CABE / RICS / CIOB / Birmingham

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