At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design management for compliance with building safety regulations and ensure operational excellence.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company shaping the future of infrastructure safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence industry standards.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and collaboration with industry experts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in building safety while working on innovative infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in building regulations and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Building Safety Act 2022 and wider regulatory landscape are transforming how infrastructure is designed, deployed, and managed. This role helps ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations while providing practical guidance that enables safe, compliant, and efficient delivery across the network estate. By combining technical expertise, regulatory understanding, and stakeholder engagement, the role supports both compliance and operational excellence.
What you’ll be here to do:
- Support the interpretation and application of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, fire safety legislation, and associated guidance across the infrastructure portfolio.
- Assist in assessing how building safety and regulatory requirements apply to mobile infrastructure projects, particularly rooftop and complex sites.
- Develop and maintain guidance, policies, standards, process maps, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure documentation is practical, auditable, regulator-ready, and aligned with industry best practice.
- Coordinate input from stakeholders, suppliers, and subject matter experts to develop effective compliance frameworks.
- Provide technical support on the interaction between mobile infrastructure and host buildings, including structural, fire safety, access, and building services considerations.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, governance activities, and compliance assurance processes.
- Communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver training, workshops, and communications to support adoption of new requirements.
- Support engagement with industry bodies, regulators, and external partners where required.
- Monitor emerging legislation, guidance, and industry developments to drive continuous improvement.
Who we’re looking for:
- Knowledge of building regulations and CDM Principal Designer roles and responsibilities.
- Experience interpreting, applying, or managing building compliance with legislation, regulations, standards, or governance requirements.
- Experience or capability of authoring technical, regulatory, policy, or governance documentation to a high professional standard.
- Ability to understand and apply complex legislation, standards, and guidance.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes and controls.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Either existing knowledge of building safety legislation or the capability and commitment to develop expertise quickly.
- Experience working in one of the following fields: architecture, infrastructure management, construction, engineering, property, safety, or regulatory environments.
If you also have the following, we’d especially like to hear from you:
- Experience working within a joint venture or multi-stakeholder environment.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.
- A qualification in architecture, building safety, fire safety, construction, engineering, building control, surveying, or a related discipline.
Senior Design Manager - Regulation, Audit & Governance (CDM) employer: Project People
Project People is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee experience and professional growth, making it an ideal place for HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Located in the vibrant city of Glasgow, we offer a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement, alongside a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to developing talent ensures that employees have ample opportunities for advancement within a supportive and dynamic environment.
