Building Regulations Principal Designer

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About the Role
I am working with a leading consultancy that is seeking an experienced and proactive Building Regulations Principal Designer to join their growing team. This is a key position offering the opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse portfolio of projects.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced consultancy environment, feel comfortable juggling multiple projects, and be driven to influence best practice and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
• Coordinate design risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide specialist advice on Building Regulations compliance, collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and guide design proposals to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and quality.
• Prepare and manage key documentation including design risk registers, pre-construction information, and compliance reports.
• Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site inspections as needed.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and best-practice initiatives.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with project teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Principal Designer, Building Control, Building Regulations, or similar design-safety role.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and the Building Safety Act.
• Professionally qualified in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Confident managing multiple concurrent projects in a consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• A chance to shape high-quality, safe, and compliant projects.
• A supportive consultancy environment with strong professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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