Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer

Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer

Manchester

An established, independent Building Consultancy with a growing Building Safety offering is seeking a Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer to take ownership of its developing Building Regulations Principal Designer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking to move into a leadership position, with the autonomy to grow a specialist team, build client relationships and lead on complex Building Regulations compliance projects.

The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will work alongside an experienced team of Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Fire Safety specialists, supporting a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and Higher-Risk Building projects.

The consultancy has an established client base and is now looking for a technically strong Building Regulations Principal Designer who can capitalise on existing relationships whilst helping develop a growing service.

The Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role

The successful Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer will oversee Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure statutory requirements are met.

You will lead on Building Regulations Principal Designer appointments, advise clients on their responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022 and support Higher-Risk Building projects through the Gateway process.

The role will also involve:

• Leading Building Regulations Principal Designer and compliance advisory services
• Supporting Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway 2 submissions
• Advising clients on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements
• Reviewing design information and coordinating compliance strategies
• Liaising with Building Control Bodies and the Building Safety Regulator
• Developing client relationships and securing new instructions
• Supporting the growth of the Building Regulations Principal Designer service
• Mentoring junior consultants and providing technical guidance
• Developing internal compliance procedures and delivering CPD sessions

The Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer

The successful Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

• Experience acting as a Building Regulations Principal Designer
• A background in Architecture, Building Control or Building Surveying
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
• Detailed understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience working on Higher-Risk Building projects
• Proven experience supporting Gateway 2 submissions
• RIBA, ARB, CIAT, RICS or CABE membership advantageous
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• An interest in business development and growing a specialist team

In Return?

• 75,000 - 90,000 (indicative salary range)
• Hybrid working, up to 2 days from home
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional birthday day off
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Professional development and CPD support
• Opportunity to build and lead a specialist service
• Clear progression into a senior leadership position

If you are a Building Regulations Principal Designer considering your career options, 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 / Higher-Risk Buildings / HRB / Gateway 2 / Building Safety Regulator / Building Control / Architecture / Building Surveying / RIBA / ARB / CIAT / CABE / RICS / Manchester

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