Senior Principal Designer Building Regulations (JPC - 28)

Senior Principal Designer Building Regulations (JPC – 28)

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Job Description

Our client, a professional construction consultancy, is looking for a Senior Principal Designer to undertake an interesting new role. We are seeking to develop a dedicated resource to deliver the Principal Designer services to our clients, with particular attention drawn to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).

Role Requirements

The Senior Principal Designer Building Regulations will carry out duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), working with Housing Associations, Local Authority clients, and Contractors. This will include delivering all Principal Designer services directly for clients on residential property, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) as follows:

• Ensuring that the design team has the necessary competence and experience to set out their duties.
• Ensuring that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements.
• Reviewing the Building Safety Case for the building.
• Attending design team meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work.
• Monitoring design work in accordance with project implementation process and the Building Safety Case.
• Reviewing existing design, plans, specifications, and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations.
• Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved by an agreed Change Management Regime.
• Obtaining written consent from designers/consultants that their designs are compliant with the relevant Building Regulations.
• Preparing and submitting a signed competence declaration on behalf of Airey Miller.
• Leading a small team and guiding them through the new regulatory and legislative changes for the new Principal Designer Building Regulations role.

The Person

The successful Senior Principal Designer will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing dedicated Principal Designer & CDM services or a Design Management/Architectural background which we will train and develop around CDM if required. They will have:

• Thorough knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience in implementing Health and safety procedures and guidelines and design work compliance.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry and on-site experience.
• Membership of an approved membership body, namely; IMaPs/GradIOSH or higher.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is preferred.
• RIBA Principal Designer register or other accredited body (i.e., CIAT or APS) is preferred, ideally a chartered architect.

Personal Attributes

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire teams, with a focus on creating a culture of compliance and safety, in line with the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and ensure designs meet the stringent safety requirements under the BSA 2022.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to clients, contractors, and colleagues, particularly around the implications of the Building Safety Act.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to technical and regulatory details, especially around the high standards set by the BSA 2022.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
• Client-Focused: Commitment to delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships, especially in the context of the heightened safety focus under the BSA 2022.

Experience

• Residential
• Public & private sectors
• High Rise Buildings

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Understanding

• Excellent Principal Designer or Design Management/Architectural experience.
• Leadership skills in managing a team & coordinating Design Teams.
• Provide training to Clients and Colleagues when required.

Rewards and Benefits

• Discretionary bonus incentive.
• Pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays).
• 1 day off for birthday.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Strategy/Planning, Business Development, and Management

Industries : Construction

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