Technical Architect (RIBA Registered)

We are seeking an experienced and technically focused RIBA Registered Architect to take the lead on the technical delivery of a major residential conversion project involving a seven-storey Higher-Risk Building (HRB). The scheme has already progressed through Gateway 1, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in preparing and coordinating the detailed information required for the Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This position would suit an architect with extensive experience delivering technically complex projects within the current building safety framework and a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance for high-rise residential developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the Gateway 2 Building Control Approval submission.
• Develop and manage the comprehensive technical design package required by the Building Safety Regulator.
• Coordinate information across all project disciplines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Review and integrate information from structural, fire, and MEP consultants into the architectural design.
• Identify and resolve design clashes throughout the coordination process.
• Ensure all project documentation is compiled and structured in accordance with BSR submission requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to design changes, product information, and safety documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and associated duty holder responsibilities, particularly in relation to Gateway 2 requirements and validation processes.
• Previous experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), including high-rise residential developments exceeding 18 metres in height and/or large-scale commercial-to-residential conversion projects.
• Detailed understanding of current Building Regulations, including: Approved Document B (Fire Safety), with particular emphasis on compartmentation, fire stopping, cavity barriers, and structural fire protection; Approved Document A (Structure); Approved Document L (Conservation of Fuel and Power).
• Experience working on Class MA conversion projects and an appreciation of the challenges associated with adapting existing buildings, including structural constraints, natural light requirements, and compliance with residential space standards.

Software Information Management

• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including the production of coordinated 3D models and extraction of detailed 2D construction information.
• Experience managing structured project information and maintaining robust document control processes.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and documentation relating to design changes, fire safety records, and material or product declarations.

Coordination Collaboration

You will have a proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating the input of consultants and ensuring all technical information is aligned, compliant, and submission ready. Experience preparing documentation in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator's digital submission process would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a technically demanding and high-profile project at the forefront of the evolving building safety landscape. Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information.