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 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 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

• £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

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