Building Regulation Principal Designer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with a background in Building Surveying, Building Control, Clerk of Works or a similar technical discipline to take on a key role within an expanding Building Safety team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will act as Building Regulations Principal Designer, coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.

Projects will include Higher-Risk Buildings, complex refurbishments, new developments and major public sector schemes, offering plenty of technical variety and the opportunity to work on significant projects.

As a Building Regulations Principal Designer, you will:

• Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer appointments from inception through to project completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure compliance with Building Regulations throughout the design process.
• Develop and manage Building Regulations compliance strategies in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Review technical design information across architecture, structural engineering, building services and building surveying disciplines.
• Prepare, review and maintain Building Regulations Compliance Records and associated project documentation.
• Coordinate Building Regulations Conformance Statements and Gateway documentation where required.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors, building control bodies and wider project stakeholders.
• Establish inspection, monitoring and information management strategies during the construction phase.
• Undertake periodic site inspections and monitor design changes to assess their impact on regulatory compliance.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources, ensuring commissions are delivered to a high standard.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Building Safety service.

• Experience working within Building Surveying, Building Control, Clerk of Works or a related construction discipline.
• Sound technical knowledge of the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience reviewing technical design information across multiple disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing and regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating design teams and managing client-facing projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project programmes and budgets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy with a growing Building Safety offering.

You will work alongside experienced architects, engineers and surveyors, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects while helping shape the delivery of Building Regulations Principal Designer services.

The position offers genuine scope for professional development, a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of the team.

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Professional membership support.
• Death in service benefit.
• Training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Additional volunteering leave.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Regular team and social events.