Building Safety Consultant and Principal Designer

Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd
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Location: Bolton
Job Description:

Are you an experienced principal Designer?

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Do you have a strong understanding of building safety regulations?Do you have CDM knowledge within a client facing role?Then this consultancy could be for you!We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Building Safety Consultant to join our CDM & Health and Safety Team. The Building Safety Act has changed the landscape, and we want someone who can lead our response to it.This is a hands-on, client-facing role. You’ll be acting as BR Principal Designer on projects, advising clients and project teams on their statutory duties, and ensuring building safety is embedded throughout the design and construction process. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio – from Gateway submissions to Golden Thread compliance – and you’ll collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and CDM duty holders.If you know this space, understand the regulatory requirements, and want to be part of a growing team that’s building real expertise in building safety – this is the role.Why this role existsThe Building Safety Act has created significant new obligations for clients and project teams. We are investing in this capability to meet growing client demand and establish ourselves as a go-to provider for building safety and regulatory compliance in the North West.Strengthen the company’s building safety offering in response to the Building Safety ActSupport clients navigating new statutory duties and regulatory requirementsBuild internal expertise and capacity in a rapidly evolving compliance areaComplement and enhance company’s existing CDM and H&S servicesKey PrioritiesBuilding Regulations Principal Designer:Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions with a particular focus on dilapidations, pre-acquisition surveys, and professional services, while also contributing to project work across industrial, office, retail and independent living sectors.Act as Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR PD) in accordance with the Building Safety ActPlan, manage, and monitor design work to ensure compliance with Building RegulationsIdentify and manage building safety risks during design developmentReview technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation for complianceClient Advisors and ComplianceSupport the Head of Office in managing and developing the Manchester team, providing mentoring and technical guidance to more junior staff.Advise clients and project teams on statutory building safety duties and regulatory requirementsProduce compliance reports and maintain project safety recordsCollaboration and Technical InputAttend design team meetings and provide technical safety guidanceWork collaboratively with architects, engineers, contractors, and CDM duty holdersWe are looking for someone whoHas strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirementsHas worked within construction design, compliance, or building control environmentsCan interpret technical design information and identify compliance risksCommunicates clearly with multiple stakeholders – from design teams to regulatorsIs organised and can manage multiple projects simultaneouslyTakes ownership and accountability for their work and adviceImportant Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. xwzovoh If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here….

Posted: April 1st, 2026