Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer in Bristol
Posted by Brandon James
£60,000 – £70,000 a year
Bristol · Permanent · Remote working
An established, multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer to join its growing Building Safety team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer who is looking to take a leading role in delivering specialist Building Regulations compliance services across a diverse range of construction projects.
The consultancy has a strong presence within the built environment and works with clients across the residential, commercial and public sectors.
The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Building Surveyors, Engineers and Building Safety specialists, providing technical expertise and helping clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment.
The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer's Role
The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will be responsible for managing Building Regulations compliance across multiple projects, providing strategic technical advice and supporting clients in meeting their statutory obligations.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance is considered throughout each stage of a project's development.
Responsibilities include:
Leading Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions
Advising clients on Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
Undertaking technical design reviews and compliance assessments
Reviewing Building Regulations approval submissions and identifying information gaps
Supporting Higher-Risk Building projects and Gateway applications
Coordinating with Architects, Engineers and wider design teams
Conducting Building Regulations compliance audits
Preparing technical reports and maintaining compliance documentation
Attending client meetings and carrying out site inspections
Providing technical guidance to junior consultants
Supporting the continued development of the Building Safety service
The Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer
The successful Senior Building Regulations Principal Designer will ideally have:
Strong experience delivering Building Regulations Principal Designer or building safety consultancy services
A background in Building Control, Architecture or Building Surveying
Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents
Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022
Experience assessing design information for regulatory compliance
Experience supporting complex or Higher-Risk Building projects
Relevant professional membership with CABE, RICS, CIOB, RIBA or CIAT
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage a varied portfolio of projects
Experience mentoring junior staff advantageous
In Return?
£60,000 - £70,000
Hybrid and flexible working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Company pension scheme
Professional membership fees paid
Ongoing training and development
Exposure to technically complex projects
Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Excellent opportunities for career progression
If you are a Senior 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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