Building Regulations Principal Designer

Job Description Building Regulations Principal Designer Job in Kensington, LondonBuilding Regulations Principal Designer job in Kensington, London joining a growing compliance-led consultancy to help grow an established team working a wide variety of projects.This specialist design compliance and building safety consultancy delivers regulatory, design and coordination services across commercial, residential, education, heritage and retail sectors. Having just moved to a new London studio they are now rapidly expanding project portfolio. The practice offers the opportunity to take a leading role in developing its BRPD service while working within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.Role & ResponsibilitiesLead and manage design work to ensure built outcomes comply with the Building Regulations across structure, fire safety, ventilation, energy, access and useCo-lead the BRPD function: develop processes, templates and workflows to strengthen design compliance and duty-holder coordinationCoordinate multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure cohesion, compliance and clear responsibilitiesCarry out design compliance reviews, record assumptions and risks, and manage change control impacts on complianceSupport the production of 'golden thread' information and, where applicable, Gateway submissions and compliance statements for HRB projectsAdvise clients and internal teams on statutory duties under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations regimeStay current with regulatory changes, competence frameworks and best-practice, embedding improvements across the teamAssist senior management with business development activities, including input into proposals for BRPD servicesRequired Skills & ExperienceArchitectural or architectural-technology background with experience in design compliance or design coordinationDirect experience of Building Regulations and compliance work, ideally having acted in or supported a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) roleStrong knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents and the regulatory regime under the Building Safety ActProven experience coordinating multi-discipline design teams and challenging design inputs on compliance groundsAbility to interpret drawings, BIM models and specifications to identify compliance gapsExcellent communication skills with confidence engaging clients and project teamsARB/RIBA registration or equivalent (desirable)Experience working on Higher Risk Buildings and understanding Gateway processes (desirable)Familiarity with Revit, BIM standards and design coordination tools (desirable)What you get backSalary 50,000-70,000 depending on experienceFlexible working arrangement with minimum 2 days per week in the London studioFurther progression available25 days Holiday + Christmas shutdown + Birthday offOngoing CPD and support for professional development and membershipApplyIf you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.ReferralDid you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.Building Regulations Principal Designer Job in London - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref: 1300751)JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16