Design & Compliance Manager (Class 3 Registered Building Inspector)
Design & Compliance Manager (Class 3 Registered Building Inspector)
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + £5,500 Car Allowance & Benefits
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector to take on the role of Design & Compliance Manager within a leading multidisciplinary contractor’s Building Refurbishment Division.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in complex refurbishment projects, including high-rise, retrofit, and listed buildings. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll possess a detailed understanding of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and PAS 2035/2038 standards, ensuring full compliance, safety, and quality throughout all design and delivery stages.
With exceptional attention to detail, you will confidently interpret legislation, contracts, and technical documentation. A proactive mindset will enable you to identify risks early, implement practical solutions, and develop robust processes that ensure successful project outcomes. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as you’ll manage competing priorities while maintaining alignment with compliance and design excellence.
You’ll also coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants, ensuring designs meet current legislation, contractual obligations, and client expectations. By leading reviews, approvals, and compliance checks, you’ll help deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes that maintain both design integrity and regulatory assurance.
Collaboration and leadership will be key to your success. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to project teams, providing clear guidance, mentoring colleagues, and promoting continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide advice, support, and mentorship to internal teams, fostering a culture of best practice, teamwork, and professional integrity.
* Lead on Design & Compliance throughout procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with statutory and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Building Safety Act, Gateway requirements, PAS 2035).
* Review tender and design documents to identify compliance, contractual, and design risks, advising pre-construction and delivery teams on mitigation strategies.
* Manage Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions, ensuring all evidence and compliance requirements are fully met.
* Oversee refurbishment projects from feasibility to completion, embedding compliance, safety, and design integrity at every stage.
* Collaborate with Health & Safety, Commercial, and Delivery teams to assess design risks, programme impacts, and safe systems of work.
* Coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure all designs meet legislative, regulatory, and client standards.
* Lead design reviews, risk workshops, and technical approvals, ensuring buildability, sustainability, and compliance.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and negotiating new opportunities.
* Develop and maintain standardised internal procedures, compliance checklists, and best practice guidance, particularly for refurbishment, high-risk, and heritage projects.
About the Organisation
The company is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong community focus and an established reputation for excellence. Its operations span refurbishment, new-build housing, public realm projects, park restorations, landscaping, highways, civil engineering, and plant services.
The organisation’s purpose is “Improving Lives” — enhancing social environments and living standards through construction, development, and environmental services. A core belief is that thriving communities benefit individuals and businesses alike.
The company is guided by six core values:
* Do the right thing
* Embrace ownership
* Pursue growth
* Adopt an infinite mindset
* Be collaborative
* Help and support others
What You’ll Receive in Return
Financial
* Competitive salary between £65,000 – £85,000, depending on experience
* Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum
* Pension Scheme – Employer contributes up to 7.5%, exceeding the employee contribution by 2.5%
* Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
* Access to a Benefits Portal with discounts on shopping, days out, and gym memberships
Health & Wellbeing
* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (including a 2-week Christmas shutdown)
* Loyalty Scheme – gain 1 additional day’s holiday per year of service
* Option to buy, sell, or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Bi-annual company wellbeing day
* Private Healthcare (Bupa)
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for employees and families
* Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
Personal & Professional Development
Access to an online training platform for ongoing learning and career development
Additional Benefits
Tusker Car Scheme – lease a fully expensed vehicle through a salary sacrifice scheme
How to Apply:
Submit your CV, highlighting relevant fabrication and press brake experience. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and practical skills evaluation.
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