Contact - Stuart Collins
Job Ref - 004
Full time/Permanant/Competitive Salary
Are you a former Building Control Inspector, Construction Project Manager or Architect with in-depth knowledge of the Building Regulations and the new Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act? We're looking for a highly experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join our Safety & Compliance team and lead the way in compliance and design assurance across a broad portfolio of projects, including High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
The Role
As Building Regulations Principal Designer, you'll be responsible for coordinating and reviewing design work to ensure compliance with all relevant Parts of the Building Regulations, including the new duties introduced under the Building Safety Act. You'll work closely with clients, designers, contractors, and regulators to support safety and compliance from planning through to completion.
You'll be working on a variety of exciting and challenging projects, ranging from commercial and education schemes to mixed-use and residential developments - including HRBs.
Who We're Looking For
Proven background as a Building Inspector / Building Control Officer, Construction Project Manager or qualified Architect
Strong, technical knowledge of the Building Regulations (A-S) and Building Safety Act 2022, including HRB Gateway process and BRPD duties
Ability to lead design assurance across multi-disciplinary teams and drive compliance from concept to completion
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a collaborative consultancy team
Based in England - ideally in Yorkshire / the Midlands / Milton Keynes region (hybrid working available)
Desirable Qualifications
HND/HNC/Degree in Architecture, Building Control Surveying, or Construction Management
Chartered or working toward chartership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, RIBA, MICOB)
Experience working on HRBs and/or complex multi-storey buildings
What's You'll Get
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Company performance bonus scheme
27 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension contribution
Flexible / hybrid working
Ongoing professional development and training
A supportive, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking team
If you're ready to play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality buildings across the country, we'd love to hear from you.