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Building Regulations Principal Designer – Architect

United Kingdom, Northampton Employment contract 50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Job Description

An employee owned, multi-disciplinary consultancy with a track record of working on the UK's largest projects looking for an Architect who is keen to move into a Building Regulations Principal Designer role.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead on project delivery across a range of projects across a variety of sectors
  • Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations at early design stages
  • Act as Building Regulations Principal Designer
  • Manage building safety risks at early design stages
  • Lead on all Building Regulations duty holder responsibilities
  • Coordinate design teams
  • Maintain the golden thread of information
  • Ensure compliance is clearly demonstrated
  • Ensure handover to Principal Contractor is effective and smooth

Requirements

  • ARB-registered/RIBA-registered Architect
  • Strong understanding of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and duty holder responsibilities
  • Keen eye for identifying and managing risk at early design stages

What we offer

  • Remote working
  • Car allowance
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gold standard healthcare scheme
  • Gym membership
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