Building Regulations Principal Designer
Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR PD)
Location: London (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are working with a well-established and growing London-based architectural practice.in the search for a Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR PD).
This is a senior appointment and a key role within the business, requiring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a thorough understanding of compliance under the Building Safety Act (BSA). The role has a strong strategic element and will contribute to the development of a dedicated Building Safety / BR PD service offering.
The Role
You will act as the designated Building Regulations Principal Designer under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), ensuring compliance across a portfolio of significant projects, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
The position combines practice leadership, project delivery, and regulatory assurance, offering real scope to influence building safety processes at a practice-wide level.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver BR PD services across multiple projects
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Review enquiries, prepare fee proposals, and support bid negotiations
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Manage client relationships and act as a key technical advisor
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Monitor resources, costs, and fee performance
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Mentor and develop BR PDs and wider project teams
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Contribute to ISO 9001 systems and internal BSA procedures
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Ensure compliance with PAS 8671:2022 and BS EN ISO 19650
Candidate Profile
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Professionally qualified Architect (ARB) or equivalent background in engineering, building surveying, or a related discipline
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Ideally listed on the RIBA Principal Designer Register (HRB) (or working towards)
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Post-qualification experience, including work on complex or Higher-Risk Buildings
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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Commercially aware with experience managing fees and resources
Why Apply?
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Opportunity to help shape and grow a new service offering
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Senior, visible role with influence across the practice
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Hybrid working and a supportive professional environment
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Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply today or contact Bryan & Armstrong to find out more.
Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.
Agency notes
This is a full-time permanent role, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with hybrid working 1 day a week and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + pension (6:2). You will be based at the London office with occasional travel to site or offices. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers