At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance for Higher-Risk Building projects and support design teams.
- Company: Established architectural practice in North Yorkshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, profit share, healthcare, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Opportunity for structured training, mentoring, and clear long-term progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in building safety and develop your career in a specialist service.
- Qualifications: Experience in Building Regulations and strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
An established architectural practice in North Yorkshire is seeking a Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer to help develop its growing BRPD offering from its Stokesley office. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading position within a well-established architectural environment, combining hands-on technical delivery with responsibility for developing processes, supporting design teams and growing the service.
The role will include significant involvement in Higher-Risk Building projects, making it particularly suitable for a Principal Designer with strong Building Safety Act expertise.
The Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer will advise clients and design teams throughout the Building Regulations compliance process, coordinating designers and ensuring compliance is demonstrated throughout project delivery. You will lead on Higher-Risk Building matters, including Gateway submissions, design compliance reviews, change control and Building Safety Regulator engagement. Alongside this, you will help develop the practice's BRPD procedures, support internal training and contribute to bids and the continued commercial development of the service.
Requirements:
- Experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer or Building Control professional
- Higher-Risk Building experience
- Detailed Building Regulations knowledge
- Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act
- Experience dealing with Gateway submissions
- RICS, CABE, RIBA, ARB or CIAT advantageous
- Confident advising clients and architectural teams
- Desire to help build and develop a specialist service
In Return:
- £60,000 - £70,000
- Flexible working
- Profit share
- Healthcare policy
- Pension contribution
- Structured CPD
- Training and mentoring
- Excellent complex project exposure
- Opportunity to develop the BRPD service
- Clear long-term progression
If you are a Building Regulations Principal Designer considering your career options, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James.
Lead Building Regulations Principal Designer in Stokesley employer: Brandon James
Brandon James is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for junior professionals while providing competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join us to lead impactful projects and be part of a team that values your expertise and ambition.
