Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer

An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking to take a leading role in delivering specialist Building Regulations compliance services across a diverse range of construction projects.

The consultancy has a strong presence within the built environment and works with clients across the residential, commercial and public sectors.

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety specialists, providing technical expertise and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for managing Building Regulations compliance across multiple projects, providing strategic technical advice and supporting clients in meeting their statutory obligations.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance is considered throughout each stage of a project’s development.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions
• Advising clients on Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Undertaking technical design reviews and compliance assessments
• Reviewing Building Regulations approval submissions and identifying information gaps
• Supporting Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway applications
• Coordinating with Architects, Engineers and wider design teams
• Conducting Building Regulations compliance audits
• Preparing technical reports and maintaining compliance documentation
• Attending client meetings and carrying out site inspections
• Providing technical guidance to junior consultants
• Supporting the continued development of the Building Safety service

The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:

• Strong experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer or building safety consultancy services
• A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience assessing design information for regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting complex or Higher-Risk Building projects
• Relevant professional membership with CABE, RICS, CIOB, RIBA or CIAT
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage a varied portfolio of projects
• Experience mentoring junior staff advantageous

• £60,000 – £70,000
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to technically complex projects
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer / BRPD / Principal Designer / Building Safety Consultant / Building Regulations / Building Safety Act / Building Control / Higher-Risk Buildings / Gateway 2 / Architecture / RICS / CABE / Bristol / South West