Building Regulations Principal Designer

Building Regulations Principal Designer

Location: Flexible across England (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector: Construction, Health & Safety, Compliance
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are working on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy that is expanding its Construction Health & Safety team into a dedicated Compliance Division, creating a brand-new opportunity for a Building Regulations Principal Designer.
This position has been established in response to recent legislative changes within the construction industry, particularly the Building Safety Act, offering the chance to play a vital role in shaping compliance standards across the UK\’s built environment.
You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on diverse and high-profile projects across residential, commercial, retail, office, healthcare, education, leisure, industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy during an exciting period of transformation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients and project teams on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
• Undertake plan checks and review design submissions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attend design and client meetings, providing clear and professional technical guidance.
• Offer technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all designs meet current building regulations and statutory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality output, ensuring accuracy and best practice.
• Identify opportunities for repeat and new business and escalate to senior management.
• Support the preparation of bid submissions and fee proposals.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and project partners.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in a construction or design-related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience working on multiple construction projects across various sectors.
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process and inspection practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, compliance codes, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills – both written (reports, trackers) and verbal (client meetings).
• Chartered Membership or working towards membership with RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Strong IT proficiency, including SharePoint and related software tools.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive, detail-oriented professional with a commitment to excellence.
• Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trust and deliver value.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A dynamic and collaborative working culture.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• The opportunity to work on landmark projects across multiple sectors.
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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