As Technical Lead, you will act as the organisation’s Designated Individual (DI) under the Building Regulations 2010, providing authoritative governance, oversight, and assurance across all design and engineering disciplines.
This is a pivotal role at the centre of a highly technical, set to be first‑of‑a‑kind energy and carbon capture project. You will ensure that the client meets its statutory duties, fulfils its responsibilities as a principal construction partner and maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will ensure that the project is delivered safely, compliantly, and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as Designated Individual, ensuring full compliance with the Building Regulations and all associated duties under the Building Safety Act
* Provide authoritative technical leadership across all engineering disciplines, ensuring design integrity, constructability, and regulatory assurance from concept through to commissioning
* Lead the governance of design processes, ensuring that regulatory requirements, project standards, and client expectations are embedded throughout
* Oversee the development, coordination, and approval of higher‑risk building documentation, gateway submissions, and regulatory interactions
Design Assurance & Competence Management:
* Monitor and assess competence across all duty holders, design partners, and subcontractors working under the clients remit
* Ensure that all technical outputs meet statutory requirements, industry standards, and project‑specific assurance frameworks
* Lead design risk management activities, particularly in high‑risk or specialist environments
* Maintain oversight of design changes, technical queries, and interface management across the consortium
Collaboration & Stakeholder Integration:
* Work closely with consortium partners, client representatives, and regulatory bodies to ensure aligned, transparent, and collaborative technical delivery
* Support cross‑partner integration, ensuring that technical responsibilities are clearly understood and effectively coordinated
* Promote a culture of trust, psychological safety, and open dialogue across all technical teams
* Represent at senior technical forums, design reviews, and governance boards
* Support the development and continuous improvement of building safety systems, processes, and assurance frameworks
* Influence industry‑leading delivery approaches, leveraging strengths in areas such as geotechnical works, systems integration, digital engineering, and commissioning
* Drive lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption across the project
Who we're looking for:
* 10 years’ experience in technical, design, or construction leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects
* Deep understanding of the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and compliance requirements for higher‑risk buildings
* Proven ability to influence design quality, safety, and assurance in large project environments
* Strong capability in technical risk management, design governance, and multi‑stakeholder coordination
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and partner organisations
* A degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
* Chartered membership or active progression toward RIBA, CABE, RICS, ICE, or equivalent
* Experience in specialist, regulated, or high‑risk environments (energy, science, secure facilities, laboratories, etc.) is advantageous
Why work for us
Some of our key benefits are:
* An attractive/negotiated salary;
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
* Company car if applicable;
* Pension savings schemes;
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
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