Principal Designer Building Regulations Consultant, United Kingdom, LE1 1HA

Are you an Architectural Technologist with a passion for building safety and a desire to make a difference? Do you have experience as a Principal Designer with a clear understanding of Building Regulations? Do you see yourself thriving in a collaborative team that fosters creativity and innovation? If you answered yes to these questions, this exciting opportunity may align perfectly with your ambitions!

At Pick Everard, we are more than just a team; we embody a culture of innovation, creativity, and support. We are at the forefront of implementing the Building Safety Act, and we want you to be part of this initiative.

The Building Regulations Act 2022 is a crucial piece of legislation in the UK aimed at enhancing building safety standards and establishing a more robust regulatory framework for the construction and management of buildings. At Pick Everard, we take pride in leading this forward and fully understand its significant impact and importance.

As a Principal Designer, you will oversee and facilitate adherence to building regulations, manage design safety, coordinate design risks, and lead the design team. You will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice, contributing to safer construction practices and a more secure built environment. Our clients span various sectors, including heritage, commercial, education, retail, local authorities, and central government, offering you a diverse range of projects.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing project delivery while advising duty holders and supporting the design team.
• Collaborating closely with contractors to manage design changes on-site.
• Creating high-quality reports and maintaining the Building Regulations Compliance Tracker.
• Collaborating on drawing reviews and plan checks to ensure all compliance requirements are met.
• Supporting fee proposals, tender responses, and managing project budgets.
• Fostering internal relationships and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

If you are seeking a change, eager to expand your knowledge, and want to make a significant impact on the built environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You

In order to be considered for this role, you must:

• Proven experience in either construction, design or building control, showcasing a solid understanding of the intricacies involved in these areas.
• Have a good understanding of Building Regulations, allowing for informed decision-making in compliance with legal standards.
• Hold a professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, MCIAT, Cabe, MCIOB, CIBSE, ICE, IStrUce etc.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for innovation and collaboration, coupled with a drive towards achieving excellence in building safety practices.

In order to stand out from the crowd, it is desirable for you:

• To demonstrate strong teamwork capabilities, complemented by a proactive mindset that fosters a commitment to excellence in all deliverables.
• To show dedication to providing a superior client experience, ensuring that all interactions reflect professionalism and respect for client needs.
• To have the ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks efficiently.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Stakeholder pension

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.