Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD)

Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) required to join a national construction company to deliver high-quality Building Regulations compliance and design risk management services in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and applicable regulations.

BRPD responsibilities include:

Leading Building Regulations compliance across design stages, ensuring statutory duties are met and risks are managed.

Coordinating compliance strategy, design reviews and Building Control submissions.

Liaising with Building Control and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

Leading meetings and ensuring project delivery aligns with scope, programme and expectations.

Supporting business development through bids, proposals, service growth and external representation.

Mentoring and supporting team members, overseeing technical quality and outputs.

Assisting with resource planning and contributing to team development.

Ensuring compliance with legislation, QA processes and professional standards.

Maintaining accurate compliance records and implementing regulatory updates.

Qualifications

Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline, preferred.

Membership of a relevant professional body (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, CABE or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

Experience in design, technical compliance, or Building Regulations advisory roles.

Proven track record delivering Building Regulations compliance across varied project types.

Strong knowledge of Approved Documents and functional requirements (Parts A–S as applicable).

Confident liaison with Building Control Bodies / Registered Building Inspectors.

Ability to review and interpret complex technical design information.

Competence aligned with PAS 8671 (or working towards).

Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations.

Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) is desirable but not essential.

This BRPD role is paying £70,000 – £75,000 plus pension and healthcare