Guardian Jobs · 8 hours ago
Building Safety Act Principal Designer, GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Leigh, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
£55K/yr - £70K/yrGuardian Jobs is representing a Health and Safety Consultancy that has been in the industry for over 18 years. They are seeking an experienced Building Safety Act Principal Designer to ensure building safety and regulatory compliance across diverse construction projects, particularly Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).
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Responsibilities
Lead Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations
Experience in delivering this role at all risk levels, however experience of undertaking this role on high-risk buildings is essential
Manage compliance through Gateways 1, 2, and 3, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory requirements
Maintain and coordinate the Golden Thread of building safety information throughout design stages
Review design information, identify risks, and ensure mitigation through proactive design governance
Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, Building Control Bodies, Principal Contractors, and design teams
Oversee statutory submissions, including design safety reports, risk assessments, structural information, and fire safety documentation
Ensure competence verification across design teams (Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours - SKEB)
Provide expert advisory support on building safety legislation and effective duty holder compliance
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of internal standards and templates
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and relevant statutory guidance
Experience acting as a Principal Designer (BSA and/or CDM) in construction, architecture, or building control
Professional qualification in architecture, engineering, surveying, or building control
Excellent stakeholder, regulatory, and technical communication skills
Demonstrable ability to manage complex design compliance for HRBs
Preferred
Membership of RIBA, CABE, CIOB, ICE, APS (IMaPS/CMaPS) or equivalent
Experience leading Gateway submissions for higher risk buildings
Background in fire safety, façade engineering, building control or structural design
Benefits
Car Allowance
On-site parking
Company events
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Staff Wellbeing Day each year
An additional day leave for your birthday
Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
Company
Guardian Jobs
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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