Description
About Us
At P+HS Architects, our passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. For over 40 years, we’ve brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project we undertake, whatever the scale or sector.
Our primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the residential and healthcare sectors. Our work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments.
We champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.
We’re an ambitious, award winning, growing practice constantly challenging ourselves to seek personal and professional growth. Our commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to our employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at our heart, supporting our team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Principal Designer (Building Regulations), in this role you will be responsible for ensuring that all design work complies with the Building Safety Act and relevant Building Regulations.
You will provide expert advice to the project team, ensuring that compliance is embedded throughout the design and delivery process.
You will work closely with the client and Principal Contractor to coordinate design activities and manage significant and foreseeable risks during the design phase. You will also oversee and coordinate the contributions of all designers to ensure that regulatory requirements are met and that safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
About Us
At P+HS Architects, our passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. For over 40 years, we’ve brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project we undertake, whatever the scale or sector.
Our primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the residential and healthcare sectors. Our work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments.
We champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.
We’re an ambitious, award winning, growing practice constantly challenging ourselves to seek personal and professional growth. Our commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to our employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at our heart, supporting our team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Principal Designer (Building Regulations), in this role you will be responsible for ensuring that all design work complies with the Building Safety Act and relevant Building Regulations.
You will provide expert advice to the project team, ensuring that compliance is embedded throughout the design and delivery process.
You will work closely with the client and Principal Contractor to coordinate design activities and manage significant and foreseeable risks during the design phase. You will also oversee and coordinate the contributions of all designers to ensure that regulatory requirements are met and that safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
What We’re Looking For
- A background in Building Control, ideally RICS/CABE accredited
- Experience working on multiple projects and an understanding of the full design and construction process and applicable legislation and regulations.
- Proven experience as a Building Control Surveyor or in a senior design capacity with a strong background in compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.
- Detailed, hands-on knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and related legislation.
- Track record of successful applications and engagement with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Ability to plan, manage and monitor design delivery.
- Can communicate effectively at all levels both internal and external to the business whilst building collaborative relationships
- Can respond rapidly and positively to fast changing environments
- Committed to both own and others professional development
Principal Designer (Building Regulations) Newcastle in Leeds employer: P+HS Architects
P+HS Architects is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Located in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, the firm fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative design meets meaningful impact, offering flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and unique profit-sharing opportunities that truly reward dedication and creativity.
