Principal Designer: Building Regulations and CDM

Principal Designer: Building Regulations and CDM

Location:

Manchester / Liverpool

Date Added:

19th February 2026

Qualification: Degree in Building Control/Architecture/Structural Engineering with knowledge of all design

Additional Qualifications: NEBOSH

Experience: 5+ years

Memberships: ARB, RIBA, Association for Project Safety (APS), IOSH, CABE (any listed)

A bit about us

Vextrix was founded to create a socially conscious business, where every one of our clients and staff feels valued, that they can develop and progress benefitting from opportunities that our growing business can bring. Collaboratively we all drive our values and deliver on our unique guarantees which is why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice.

A bit about you

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your technical skills and experience to support the Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer in the delivery of the Principal Designer role under Building Regulations and CDM, then this could be the perfect role for you. This role will also give you the opportunity to use your drawing skills on projects where we support our clients with production of detailed drawings alongside BRPD delivery.

We are looking for a design professional with knowledge of Building Regulations to become a part of our compliance team. You would be working as part of the team lead by an experienced Design Manager.

Your technical and delivery skills will be put to use as you take responsibility for projects with clients in residential and industrial sectors.

About the role

We're looking for someone with the following skills and experience to join our team:

Required

• Excellent communication skills in dealing with clients and designers
• Taking lead on design coordination and decision making
• Building Regulations 2023, part 2A, duty holders
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Understanding of Building Regulations 2010 relevant requirements including Schedule 1
• Competency in CAD design, Revit
• Knowledge of construction Health and Safety Regulations
• Experience in HRB work or willing to learn.

Preferable but not essential

• HRB experience (Gateways)
• CDM experience
• Inspecting sites in line with Building Regulations requirements
• Inspecting sites in line with health and safety requirements

Why work for us?

We're proud to be recognised as a 2024 Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, with a culture built around people, inclusion and flexibility. As a Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter accredited employer and a Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2026 organisation, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We invest in training and development, support work-life balance, and celebrate success together, helping our people grow both professionally and personally.

No usual recruitment process

We're committed to building an inclusive culture that respects the contribution that individuals make to our company. That means we don't just look at your CV. We're just as focused on who you are and the potential that you'll bring to us. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Vextrix is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

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