Senior Principal Designer

Senior Principal Designer - Building Regulations

Carriera Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Carriera is partnering with a well-respected construction consultancy that is growing its Principal Designer (Building Regulations) offering. We are seeking an experienced professional to deliver Principal Designer services in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) across a varied portfolio of residential projects, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs). This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and client service, as Principal Designer (Building Regulations), you will work with Housing Associations, Local Authorities, and private sector clients, delivering Principal Designer services across the design and pre-construction stages.

Job Responsibility:

Delivering Principal Designer (Building Regulations) duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022
Ensuring design teams are competent and appropriately resourced to discharge their duties
Reviewing and monitoring design work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Building Safety requirements
Reviewing Building Safety Cases and supporting project compliance strategies
Attending design team and client meetings in line with agreed scopes of service
Reviewing existing designs, specifications, and technical documentation for regulatory compliance
Managing and monitoring design changes through agreed Change Management procedures
Obtaining written confirmation from designers and consultants confirming compliance with Building Regulations
Preparing and submitting signed competence declaration

Requirements:

Experience in a Principal Designer, Design Management, or Architectural position
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and influence multi-disciplinary design teams
Proactive approach with excellent time management and organisational skills
Confident, professional client-facing skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and Building Regulations
Experience implementing health and safety procedures and monitoring design compliance
Site experience within the construction or built environment sector

Nice to have:

Professional qualification in architecture, building surveying, building services, or similar
Membership of or working towards IMaPS, GradIOSH, or higher
NEBOSH Construction or Occupational Health & Safety Certificate
Working towards or registered with the RIBA Principal Designer Register or an equivalent body (CIAT, APS, etc.)

What we offer:

Discretionary bonus
Pension contributions
Private medical insurance
28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
Additional Christmas closure days (subject to management discretion)
Birthday leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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