Building Regulations Principal Designer

Job Title: Building Regulations Principal Designer

Division: Safety and Compliance

Location: Hybrid/Office/Site

We are looking for a Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) Consultant to play a key role in delivering compliant, safe, and well-coordinated design solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

This is a senior, client-facing position where you will lead on Building Regulations compliance during the design phase, working closely with clients, designers, and regulators. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 while managing design risk and driving high-quality outcomes.

Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to the growth of our BRPD service offering and help position us as a leading compliance partner in the market.

What youll be responsible for

Leading Building Regulations compliance

• Plan, manage, and coordinate compliance throughout the design phase
• Develop and maintain clear compliance strategies and trackers
• Review design information to ensure alignment with functional requirements
• Identify and manage compliance risks, advising on practical solutions
• Ensure design changes are assessed, recorded, and communicated

Coordinating stakeholders

• Work closely with designers to ensure duties are understood and fulfilled
• Coordinate duty holders and clarify responsibilities across the project team
• Liaise with Building Control Bodies and Registered Building Inspectors
• Support clients in meeting their statutory obligations

Client leadership

• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Act as a trusted advisor on compliance and design risk
• Lead and contribute to key project and design team meetings
• Provide clear, commercially aware guidance aligned to project objective

Supporting business growth

• Identify opportunities to expand BRPD and wider compliance services
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations
• Support the development of tools, processes, and service offerings
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities

Team contribution

• Mentor and support junior team members
• Review technical outputs to ensure quality and consistency
• Contribute to best practice, templates, and internal processes

What were looking for

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Engineering, or similar Membership of a relevant professional body (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, CABE or equivalent)
• Demonstrable competence aligned with PAS 8671 (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations
• Experience delivering Building Regulations compliance across multiple project types
• Confident coordinating design teams and managing compliance through design stages
• Experience engaging with Building Control Bodies or Registered Building Inspectors
• Ability to interpret complex technical design information and communicate clearly

What success looks like in this role

• Projects delivered with clear, well-documented compliance strategies
• Clients who see you as a trusted, proactive advisor
• Strong coordination across design teams with minimal compliance risk
• Contribution to the growth and recognition of our BRPD service

Our Values

• Collaboration - 'Stronger Together'
• Client Focused - 'Listen to Clients. Learn. Make it Happen'
• Leadership - Be the Difference
• Excellence - Think Solutions. Not Problems.
• Accountability - Do Whats Right. Not Whats Easy'

If youre looking for a role where you can influence projects, advise clients at a senior level, and help grow a specialist service, wed welcome a conversation. Apply today to find out more.

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