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Principal Designer (Building Regulations) – Two Additional Days Leave PCM – Up to £75,000 p/a
Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to join its expanding Building Safety team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments across the UK, supporting clients, design teams, and developers in meeting the requirements of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
The role offers excellent career progression, increased project ownership, and the opportunity to become a key technical lead on Higher-Risk Buildings, Gateway submissions, and Building Regulations compliance throughout the design and construction process.
You will undertake the role of Principal Designer (Building Regulations) in accordance with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act, ensuring that design work complies with all applicable functional requirements and statutory obligations.
Working closely with Fire Engineers, Architects, Structural Engineers, Building Control professionals, and multidisciplinary design teams, you will coordinate compliance throughout the design process, ensuring robust evidence is produced to support successful Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the statutory role of Principal Designer (Building Regulations) on a range of construction projects.
- Coordinate compliance with the Building Regulations throughout the design and construction phases.
- Lead and support Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions for Higher-Risk Buildings.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
- Review design information and identify areas requiring further evidence or compliance justification.
- Work closely with Fire Engineers to ensure fire strategy information is fully coordinated within the wider design.
- Support the development and maintenance of the Golden Thread of information.
- Liaise with clients, Principal Contractors, Designers, Building Control, and the Building Safety Regulator.
- Provide technical advice regarding Building Regulations compliance and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and support junior consultants within the Building Safety team.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE) up to £75,000 p/a
- Performance-based bonus of up to 15%.
- Two additional days leave every month to support work-life balance.
- Private healthcare and life assurance (4x salary).
- Car allowance or electric vehicle scheme.
- 28 days annual leave, increasing annually with service (up to an additional 10 days).
- Birthday leave in addition to annual entitlement.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Access to co-working spaces across the UK.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV highlighting your technical expertise and experience within Building Regulations compliance, Principal Designer duties, and Gateway submissions.
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