Principal Designer at Cyber Security Forum Initiative – Harlow
I'm looking for a Principal Designer to join an award-winning fire protection business based in Harlow. This role involves leading design and regulatory activities under the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.
Responsibilities
* Act as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations
* Coordinate and manage the design process on refurbishment and fire safety remediation projects to meet legal requirements in all buildings, including HRB, existing and new builds
* Ensure design work complies with building regulations throughout a project
* Manage the collation and communication of design information between clients, contractors, fire engineers, and other duty holders for compliance
* Review and challenge fire safety design proposals to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate as-built records
* Identify and resolve design risks related to fire safety, access, maintenance, structural integrity, and compartmentation
* Support development of fire strategies, compartmentation drawings, and technical submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
* Provide design reviews 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 duties under the Building Safety Act and provide assurance on Gateway submissions and Golden Thread documentation
* Contribute to internal technical development, mentor colleagues, and improve service delivery frameworks
* Audit and develop all technical documents leaving the company, including surveys
* Present 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 and 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)
* Demonstrable 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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design
Industries
* Design Services
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