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? Contact (phone number removed)