Building Regulations Principal Designer

Bellrock is the trusted challenger in UK property services. Driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people, we are redefining how real estate is managed. Since 2003, our people‑first and technology‑led approach has helped organisations across the UK transform their estates into high-performance, sustainable environments.

This exciting role will involve working on a number of projects across public and private sectors on a mixture of new build, refurbishment, tall building remediation, and maintenance schemes, NHS, Universities and data centres. The role involves working on multiple projects across London, Home Counties, and the Southeast, visiting sites and reporting, as well as representing Bellrock Compliance to clients and contractors.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities with a ‘can do’ attitude. The role will include working closely with our clients and internal teams to deliver projects in a safe and compliant manner. We have set high standards for compliance with Building Safety Act and secondary legislation and are looking for individuals who can undertake the BSA PD role with a professional, constructive, and collaborative approach. Client relationships are key to our continued success and as such we strongly promote active client engagement.

You will be providing expert advice on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. You’ll have relevant knowledge and understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and other relevant legislation, and you’ll be able to apply and implement those requirements at project level. You’ll plan, manage and monitor design work by conducting plan checks and reviewing designs for compliance with Building Regulations. You’ll cooperate, coordinate and communicate with all duty holders to ensure the design work, if built, complies with building regulations.

You’ll prepare written reports (e.g., 'End of Design Stage Reports') and maintain Building Regulations Trackers. You’ll liaise with the principal contractor and share any information relevant to the planning, management and monitoring of the building work, and the coordination of the building and design work so that it complies with all relevant requirements. You’ll review and regard all comments from the principal contractor. If requested, assist the client in providing information to other designers and contractors.

You’ll be responsible for managing agreed fees, confirm invoicing, closing out appointments and supporting debtor control. You’ll be responsible for exploring potential cross-sell opportunities across the wider Bellrock teams.

What does it take?

• You have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the construction industry with experience of Building Regulations, leading or reviewing designs.
• You have excellent working knowledge and understanding of BSA 2022 and appropriate legislation.
• You have a strong understanding of the design and construction process, with hands‑on experience in inspecting buildings and properties.
• You hold a degree in a construction‑related field (design‑focused preferred).
• You ideally are a member of RICS, CABE, CIOB, ARB, RIBA.
• You have a full and clean driver’s license.
• You will need a willingness to travel to varied sites across London, Home Counties, and the Southeast.
• You will need to be well motivated.
• You will need to be a good communicator with interpersonal and organisational skills.

Your core qualities and attributes

• You’re a confident, clear, and articulate communicator with effective interpersonal skills with both clients, contractors, and colleagues in verbal and written format.
• You’re comfortable with working autonomously and managing your own workload effectively.
• You have a natural curiosity for problem solving.
• You relish the challenge of working with external stakeholders.
• You have a passion for developing yourself and others.
• You’re an effective decision maker and an excellent team player.
• You want ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• You want to ‘make a difference’.

AI fluency & learning mindset

We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from 5 Merchant Square, Paddington, London, W2 1AY and home based. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Paid sick leave.
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work.
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year.
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.
• Healthcare Cashplan.
• MotorSave Scheme.
• Refer a friend.
• Liftshare.
• Virtual GP.

Helping you to shine

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

Ready to start shining? Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You. Apply today.