Building Regulations Principal Designer in Birmingham

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession, working on some of the UK's most interesting schemes in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Do you have experience of working for an engineering design consultancy? Do you have the ability to deliver a high standard of work with fine attention to detail, a sound knowledge of the UK Building Safety Act, and good communication skills? Do you have the ambition and drive to lead and shape your own team? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our health and safety team to lead our Building Safety service line and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We design and deliver some of the most diverse projects in the UK.

Your new role: As our new Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) lead, you will need to be an experienced Principal Designer with an extensive background in building design. You must have the ability to deliver high quality consultancy services, to work remotely with colleagues across broad markets, to develop and maintain client relationships and ensure Ramboll projects are compliant with the Building Regulations and the additional duties under the Building Safety Act. The successful candidate can be based from any of our UK offices as we offer flexible hybrid working, with the expectation that they will travel to client sites as required.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Providing technical expert advice on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations and be the main point of contact within Ramboll as the in-house BRPD, providing support to projects subject to the Building Safety Act across all UK markets including Buildings, Highways, Transport, Energy and Environment & Health.
• Undertaking the BRPD duties including conducting design reviews, chairing meetings and liaising with other duty-holders to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, preparing and maintaining Building Regulations trackers, preparing written reports to ensure compliance (Both Non-HRB and HRB's) and attending client meetings to offer professional advice.
• Play a key role in shaping Ramboll's UK policies and procedures in relation to the building safety.
• Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
• Contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals.
• Supporting wider H&S projects as required.

Your new team: You will be part of our fast-growing health and safety team, delivering a wide range of strategic and operational risk management assignments across most sectors and geographies. We combine long-standing reputation for technical expertise with good practice and pragmatic, business-minded advice to assist clients address the complex interplay between regulatory and corporate requirements, organisational culture and change, and the increasingly technical challenges they face.

About you: From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include:

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a construction/design related discipline.
• Building Regulation Principal Designer experience of undertaking the role on both non-HRB's and HRB's.
• Experience of the HRB process including Gateway submissions and working with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Likely to have a background career in Architecture or building design with extensive Building Regulation knowledge and experience.
• Membership to RICS, CABE or CIOB.
• Be a registered BRPD (or working towards) with RIBA or the APS.
• The ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Possession of good technical writing, communication and client-facing skills.

What we can offer you: Investment in your development, flexible work environment, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell 3 additional days, matched pension contributions, private medical cover and life assurance, leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Deadline: 31/3/26. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom: Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer: Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.