Building Regulations Principal Designer

J.R. Health and Safety Consultancy Ltd • TRAFFIC • West Midlands, Willenhall, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Building Regulations Principal Designer

Location: UK Wide (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Salary: £65,000 £70,000 per annum + expenses/up to £65/hr Contract role
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Alternative Opportunity Contractor Role: We are also offering a contract-based position for a qualified Building Regulations Principal Designer at a rate of £65/hour. This flexible role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to work on a freelance or project-specific basis. Contractors will be expected to meet the same technical and regulatory standards as full-time staff and will support project-specific Gateway documentation and compliance activities.
Closing Date: 17/08/2025

Benefits: Competitive salary starting at £65,000+, flexible remote/hybrid working options, CPD support and career progression, involvement in nationally significant, safety-critical projects.

About us:

We are J.R Health and Safety Consultancy where excellence meets innovation in the realm of construction and design.

As a leading player in the industry, we take pride in our commitment to delivering superior solutions that redefine the standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to our clients. Our holistic approach to construction and design is underpinned by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Job Role:

We are now seeking a qualified Building Regulations Principal Designer to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-compliance construction projects.

You will play a critical role in ensuring designs meet statutory requirements under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), with particular focus on higher-risk buildings and healthcare/public sector infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and monitor design work during the pre-construction phase.
• Coordinate and oversee the integration of design compliance in line with Building Regulations and relevant guidance (HTMs, Building Design Notes, JSPs).
• Ensure all Designers and related parties discharge their legal duties effectively.
• Liaise with Clients, Principal Contractors, and Designers to promote a collaborative, compliant design process.
• Act upon design-related regulatory feedback raised by Principal Contractors.
• Share necessary information with Principal Contractors to aid compliance in build planning and execution.
• Create and submit Gateway 1, 2, and 3 documentation for BSR applications.
• Support the client in submitting applications to BSR, LABC, or RBCA as appropriate.
• Coordinate duties alongside the CDM Principal Designer to integrate health and safety design risk management.
• Review and support the development of the Design Risk Register and produce Building Control Trackers.
• Ensure smooth handover of duties upon completion or early termination of PD appointment.
• Deliver BSA and BR workshops to Clients, Design teams and Contractors

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Building Control, Building Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Engineering.
• Solid understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and current Approved Documents.
• Experience preparing Gateway 1 3 submissions under the BSR framework.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in design compliance or regulatory roles.
• Class 2F and Class 3(g)(h) Registered Building Inspector status (or demonstrable eligibility - desirable).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

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