A leading AJ100 architecture practice that specialises in UK residential and affordable housing projects is seeking a Building Regulations Principal Designer. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in ensuring projects meet the highest standards of safety and regulation.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage design work to ensure built outcomes comply with the Building Regulations across structure, fire safety, ventilation, energy, access and use
* Support the BRPD function within the practice - develop processes, templates and workflows to strengthen design compliance and duty-holder coordination
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure cohesion, compliance and clear responsibilities
* Carry out design compliance reviews, record assumptions and risks, and manage change control impacts on compliance
* Support the production of "golden thread" information and, where applicable, Gateway submissions and compliance statements for HRB projects
* Advise clients and internal teams on statutory duties under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations regime
* Stay current with regulatory changes, competence frameworks and best-practice, embedding improvements across the team
* Assist senior management with business development activities, including input into proposals for BRPD services
Skills & Experience:
* Direct experience of Building Regulations and compliance work, ideally having acted in or supported a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) role
* Strong knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents and the regulatory regime under the Building Safety Act
* ARB registration or equivalent
* Experience working on Higher Risk Buildings and understanding Gateway processes
* Familiarity with Revit, BIM standards and design coordination tools
* The right to live and work in the UK
Benefits:
* Hybrid working 1 day working from home
* Up to 2 weeks a year to work remotely
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Professional development support and CPD opportunities
* Inclusive, collaborative culture with regular social events
* Away days and trips abroad
If you’re passionate about compliance and want to influence projects that shape communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make your expertise count.