Principal Designer Building Regulations & CDM
Salary: £45,000 £50,000 + excellent benefits
Lead compliance, safety, and design coordination across complex projects.
A well-established architectural practice is looking to appoint a Principal Designer (Building Regulations & CDM) to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe, and well-coordinated design information across all project stages.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in architecture, building control, project management, or health and safety who enjoys working across design teams and influencing project outcomes from inception to completion.
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing CPD and training support.
- Career development opportunities within a growing practice.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales.
Requirements
- Experience in architecture, building control, project management, or construction health & safety.
- Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Understanding of HRBs and Gateway processes.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong attention to detail and compliance-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence design outcomes and manage risk.
Desirable
- Professional membership (RIBA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar).
- Experience in Principal Designer or CDM advisory roles.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital coordination tools.
- Site inspection or construction stage experience.
The Role
As Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance and coordination across all project stages.
Key responsibilities include
- Acting as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations.
- Coordinating design risk and compliance information.
- Reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance.
- Supporting Gateway submissions and approvals process.
- Maintaining compliance trackers and project documentation.
- Attending design team and client meetings.
- Advising on Building Safety Act requirements.
- Supporting project teams across multiple sectors and stages.
- Carrying out site visits where required.
- Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
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