Principal Designer Building regs

Principal Designer – Building Regulations & CDM

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + excellent benefits

Lead compliance, safety, and design coordination across complex projects.

A well-established architectural practice is looking to appoint a Principal Designer (Building Regulations & CDM) to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe, and well-coordinated design information across all project stages.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in architecture, building control, project management, or health and safety who enjoys working across design teams and influencing project outcomes from inception to completion.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary (depending on experience).

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Pension scheme.

• Ongoing CPD and training support.

• Career development opportunities within a growing practice.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in architecture, building control, project management, or construction health & safety.

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.

• Understanding of HRBs and Gateway processes.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

• Strong attention to detail and compliance-focused mindset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence design outcomes and manage risk.

Desirable:

• Professional membership (RIBA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar).

• Experience in Principal Designer or CDM advisory roles.

• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital coordination tools.

• Site inspection or construction stage experience.

The Role

As Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance and coordination across all project stages.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations.

• Coordinating design risk and compliance information.

• Reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance.

• Supporting Gateway submissions and approvals process.

• Maintaining compliance trackers and project documentation.

• Attending design team and client meetings.

• Advising on Building Safety Act requirements.

• Supporting project teams across multiple sectors and stages.

• Carrying out site visits where required.

• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Interested to know more?

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