Principal Designer

Job Title: Principal Designer – Building Regulations and CDM
Salary: 40,000 – 50,000
Location: Stockport

We\’re seeking an experienced Building Regulations Principal Designer to join an established architectural practice with over four decades of creative excellence. This opportunity offers the chance to work on award-winning developments across commercial, mixed-use, education, residential, healthcare, and master planning sectors.

Our client is a friendly, passionate team of experienced professionals who have built lasting relationships with housing associations, schools, universities, local authorities, and blue-chip organisations. They pride themselves on challenging conventional thinking while maintaining a strong focus on quality and sustainability. The successful candidate will lead building regulations compliance across varied project types, ensuring technical excellence supports innovative design solutions from concept through completion.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in Design, Project Management, Building Control, Clerk of Works, or Health and Safety roles within construction
• Proven track record implementing Building Safety Act 2022 and Secondary Legislation 2023 requirements
• Experience with Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) and Gateway submission processes
• Strong commitment to health and safety principles and risk management methodologies
• Meticulous attention to detail with systematic approach to compliance documentation
• Ability to influence and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams effectively
• Exceptional communication skills with collaborative working style
• High ethical standards and unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, managing and monitoring design work to ensure Building Regulations compliance
• Coordinating with design team members and specialist consultants throughout design development
• Liaising with building control authorities and approved inspectors on regulatory matters
• Preparing and reviewing technical specifications and detailed design documentation
• Managing design reviews and compliance assessments at key project milestones
• Communicating regulatory requirements and design implications to clients and project teams
• Maintaining comprehensive records of design decisions and compliance documentation
• Supporting long-term client relationships through technical expertise and collaborative approach
• Contributing to the practice\’s commitment to quality design and sustainable development

Desirable Experience:

• Experience across education, healthcare, residential, and commercial building sectors
• Track record working with housing associations, local authorities, or institutional clients
• Knowledge of accessibility regulations, fire safety engineering, and environmental standards
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and low-carbon building technologies

If you are interested in being considered, please use the link provided to apply now, or alternatively you can get in touch with our Architecture consultant Tom Brown on (phone number removed) or

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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