Building Regulations Principal Designer in Birmingham
Posted by Brandon James
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
Birmingham · Permanent · Remote working
An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer who wants to work on complex construction projects, providing technical advice to clients and supporting design teams in navigating the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors and has an established reputation for delivering technical consultancy services. The successful Principal Designer will join an experienced team of Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety professionals, with excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
The Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role
The Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for coordinating Building Regulations compliance throughout the design process, working alongside clients, Architects, Engineers and wider project teams.
The role will involve:
Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations
Advising clients on their duties under the Building Safety Act 2022
Reviewing design information for Building Regulations compliance
Undertaking compliance audits, design reviews and technical assessments
Supporting Building Regulations approval applications and Gateway submissions
Liaising with clients, designers and Building Control Bodies
Identifying compliance gaps and advising on appropriate solutions
Attending design team meetings and undertaking site inspections
Preparing technical compliance reports and maintaining project documentation
Supporting the wider Building Safety team with technical advice and guidance
The Building Regulations Principal Designer
The successful Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:
Experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer services
A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying
Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
Experience reviewing designs and assessing regulatory compliance
Experience working across multiple construction projects
Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or another relevant professional body
Strong communication and client-facing skills
In Return?
£55,000 - £65,000
Hybrid and flexible working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution
Private healthcare
Professional membership fees paid
Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
Exposure to complex and high-profile construction projects
Clear opportunities for career progression
If you are a Building Regulations Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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