Lead Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

Lead Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

An established construction consultancy in Liverpool is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to head up its CDM and Building Regulations Principal Designer offering.

This is a key appointment for the business and would suit an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist who has moved into Principal Designer work and is confident leading both CDM and Building Regulations compliance.

The successful Principal Designer will have significant autonomy, taking ownership of complex projects while helping shape and develop the consultancy's Principal Designer service.

The Lead Principal Designer Role

The Lead Principal Designer will deliver duties under both CDM 2015 and the Building Regulations, working closely with clients, Architects, consultants and contractors throughout the design process.

You will lead design risk and compliance meetings, review technical design information against the Building Regulations and Approved Documents, manage CDM responsibilities and provide strategic advice to clients.

Alongside project delivery, you will act as the technical lead for Principal Designer services, developing internal processes, supporting colleagues and helping grow the service across the North West.

The Lead Principal Designer

The successful candidate will ideally have:

A strong background in Architecture or Architectural Technology
ARB, RIBA or MCIAT membership
Experience delivering CDM Principal Designer and/or BRPD services
Strong Building Regulations and Approved Documents knowledge
Good understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
Confidence leading clients and multidisciplinary design teams

Experience with HRBs and Gateway applications advantageous

In Return?

£60,000 - £70,000
Car allowance
Hybrid working
Performance-related bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution
Professional subscriptions paid
Ongoing CPD and professional development
Opportunity to lead and develop the Principal Designer service
Clear progression towards Director level

If you are an Architect, Architectural Technologist or Principal Designer considering your career options, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Principal Designer / CDM / BRPD / Building Regulations Principal Designer / Architect / Architectural Technologist / ARB / RIBA / MCIAT / Building Safety Act / Approved Documents / CDM 2015 / Design Risk / Liverpool / North West