Building Regulations Principal Designer
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Engineering
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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 RoleThe 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 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
- 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
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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