I'm looking for a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to join an award-winning fire protection business based in Harlow.
What you'll be doing:
* Act as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations
* Coordinate and manage the design process on refurbishment and fire safety remediation projects, to meet the legal requirements in all buildings including HRB, existing and new build
* Ensure that the design work complies with the building regulations through out a project
* Manage the collation and communication of design information between clients, contractors, fire engineers, and other duty holders in relation to compliance with the relevant requirements
* Review and challenge fire safety design proposals to ensure regulatory compliance and as built
* Identify and resolve design risks related to fire safety, access, maintenance, structural integrity, and compartmentation
* Support the development of fire strategies, compartmentation drawings, and technical submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
* Design review of contractor proposals, passive fire protection solutions, and material specifications for compliance statements with fire performance requirements
* Act as the main point of contact for design-related matters related to building regulations
* Advise clients on their duties under the Building Safety Act and provide assurance on Gateway submissions and Golden Thread documentation.
* Contribute to internal technical development, mentoring colleagues, and improving service delivery frameworks
* Audit and develop all technical documents leaving the company including surveys
* Presenting your expertise externally through social media, CPDs and seminars
* Other ad hoc tasks commensurate with the level of the post
Experience Required:
* Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022
* Proven experience acting as or supporting the Principal Designer role in a regulatory or fire safety context
* Background in architecture, fire engineering, building surveying, or construction design management
* Experience working on refurbishment or fire remediation projects in occupied or high-risk buildings
* Familiarity with passive fire protection systems, fire door specifications, and compartmentation requirements
* Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Qualifications:
* Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design or equivalent (or working towards)
* Demonstratable competence to PAS 8671
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. RIBA, CIOB, IFE, APS)
* Experience liaising with the Building Safety Regulator or preparing Gateway submissions
* BIM and digital document management capability, especially in support of the Golden Thread
The salary is £60,000 to £80,000 plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance and annual bonus.
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