Principal Designer Building regulations

Company: Linear Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Principal Designer – Building Regulations

£55,000 – £60,000 + benefits | Hybrid working

A growing construction consultancy is looking for a Principal Designer (Building Regulations) to support clients and design teams in delivering compliant projects under the Building Safety Act 2022.

You’ll work across a diverse range of projects including residential, healthcare, commercial and industrial developments, ensuring design compliance and coordinating teams through the design and regulatory process.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as Building Regulations Principal Designer.
  • Advising clients on Building Safety Act compliance.
  • Coordinating design teams and managing compliance documentation.
  • Supporting Gateway submissions and HRB projects.
  • Maintaining the Golden Thread of information.
  • Attending client and design team meetings.
  • Requirements:

    • Background in architecture, building control, building surveying or design management.
    • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
    • Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
    • Professional membership (RICS, CABE, RIBA, CIAT, CIOB etc.) desirable.

    Permanent role, but freelance candidates outside IR35 will also be considered.

    Want to know more? Contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk 07749495879.

    Posted: April 1st, 2026