Senior Architectural Technologist in Bristol

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Senior Technologist with an emphasis on technical design robustness, Compliance, and BSA experience to support our Bristol and Cardiff studios and Sectors. The role bridges policy, practice, and people—helping our teams to be informed and empowered to meet the evolving demands of building safety and regulatory compliance. The role will be Project based and will operate across three strategic pillars—Central, Studio, and Project Teams. While the responsibilities are defined, the way they are delivered will reflect the successful candidates’ strengths, personality, and leadership style to achieve the shared objectives agreed with leadership.

About you

• Strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience in managing regulatory compliance in a design, engineering, or construction context.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and influence at all levels.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and disciplines, translating central policy into local practice.
• BR-PD or similar compliance role experience preferred (or readiness to step into the role with support).

As part of your onboarding and development, the following early priorities have been identified:

• Familiarisation with latest BDP policies/procedures/obligations relating to technical design robustness, Compliance, CDM and BSA.
• Engage with current Studio Projects to get a sense of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT).
• Develop a plan/strategy to strengthen awareness and understanding of technical design robustness and Building Regulations compliance across the studio.
• Develop studio-specific tools, guidance, and initiatives that support project compliance.
• Be the Studio Champion to our Clients and other 3rd party stakeholders and lead our Project Teams ability to fulfil the duties relating to Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR-PD) and BR-PD Advisor on key projects.
• The project teams will be responsible for producing the design information and main body of deliverables relating to these workstreams.
• Act as the key communication link between the local studio and BDP’s wider Building Safety Group, staying aligned with national initiatives and evolving policy.

Stocktake (Month 4)

Subject to the initial Project Mobilisation period, we would arrange a stock-take on the alignment of the developing role/expectations with your career aspirations and agree any additional training, support, mentoring together with any realignment of the role and its expectations. Following this Stocktake the intention would be to develop a more detailed and informed ‘roll-out’ of the job role across Staff, Projects, Studio and Sectors based on the structure below.

Roll-out (Month 6+)

Central Support – BDP Building Safety Group

You’ll be integrated into BDP’s wider Building Safety Group (BSG)—a centralised team that:

• Supports technical staff across studios in meeting compliance obligations.
• Manages BDP’s response to the Building Safety Act 2022 and changes to The Building Regulations 2010.
• Oversees the implementation of BR-PD roles across all applicable projects.

Benefits

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform. We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

To apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.