Building Regulations Principal Designer
CV-LibrarySheffieldpermanentPosted: 28 April 2026
Apply NowBuilding Regulations Principal Designer - remote/hybrid with travel across various projects - £70k-£75k+benefits - well established, national consultancy working across education, residential, retail and commercial schemes.
Job responsibilities:-
The Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) Consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality Building Regulations compliance and design risk management services in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
The role provides senior-level technical leadership across projects, ensuring that design work complies with all relevant functional requirements of the Building Regulations and that compliance is planned, managed, and monitored throughout the design phase.
In addition to technical delivery, the role plays a key part in developing client relationships, growing the BRPD service offering, and contributing to business development activities, positioning the business as a trusted compliance advisor. The BRPD Consultant represents the organisation at key project and client meetings, supports strategic growth, and drives consistent, high-quality service delivery across all commissions.
Requirements:-
Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, CABE or equivalent)
Demonstrable competence in accordance with PAS 8671 (or working towards)
Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations
Essential
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in design, technical compliance, or Building Regulations advisory roles
Demonstrable experience delivering Building Regulations compliance across multiple project types
Strong understanding of Approved Documents and functional requirements (Parts A–S as applicable)
Experience coordinating design teams and managing compliance risk through design stages
Experience engaging with Building Control Bodies / Registered Building Inspectors
Ability to review and interpret complex technical design information
Experience acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer
Experience working on higher-risk or complex buildings
Knowledge of Gateway processes (where applicable)
Experience developing compliance trackers / strategies
Experience mentoring or leading teams
Desirable
Experience acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer
Experience working on higher-risk or complex buildings
Knowledge of Gateway processes (where applicable)
Experience developing compliance trackers / strategies
Experience mentoring or leading teams
Job responsibilities:-
The Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) Consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality Building Regulations compliance and design risk management services in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
The role provides senior-level technical leadership across projects, ensuring that design work complies with all relevant functional requirements of the Building Regulations and that compliance is planned, managed, and monitored throughout the design phase.
In addition to technical delivery, the role plays a key part in developing client relationships, growing the BRPD service offering, and contributing to business development activities, positioning the business as a trusted compliance advisor. The BRPD Consultant represents the organisation at key project and client meetings, supports strategic growth, and drives consistent, high-quality service delivery across all commissions.
Requirements:-
Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
Membership of a relevant professional body (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, CABE or equivalent)
Demonstrable competence in accordance with PAS 8671 (or working towards)
Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations
Essential
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in design, technical compliance, or Building Regulations advisory roles
Demonstrable experience delivering Building Regulations compliance across multiple project types
Strong understanding of Approved Documents and functional requirements (Parts A–S as applicable)
Experience coordinating design teams and managing compliance risk through design stages
Experience engaging with Building Control Bodies / Registered Building Inspectors
Ability to review and interpret complex technical design information
Experience acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer
Experience working on higher-risk or complex buildings
Knowledge of Gateway processes (where applicable)
Experience developing compliance trackers / strategies
Experience mentoring or leading teams
Desirable
Experience acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer
Experience working on higher-risk or complex buildings
Knowledge of Gateway processes (where applicable)
Experience developing compliance trackers / strategies
Experience mentoring or leading teams