Role: Principal Designer Building Regulations – (JPC-95)
Location: London/Sevenoaks
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Overview:
Our Client is a professional construction consultancy looking for a Principal Designer to undertake an interesting new role. We are seeking to develop a dedicated resource to deliver the Principal Designer services to our clients. Particular attention drawn to the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).
Role Requirements:
The Principal Designer Building Regulations will carry out duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), working with Housing Association, Local Authority Clients and Contractors. This will include delivering all Principal Designer services directly for clients on residential property, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) as follows:
- Ensuring that the design team has the necessary competence and experience to set out their duties.
- Ensure that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements.
- Review the Building Safety Case for the building.
- Attend design team meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work.
- Monitor design work in accordance with project implementation process and the Building Safety Case.
- Review existing design, plans, specifications and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations.
- Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved by an agreed Change Management Regime.
- Obtain written consent from designers/consultants that their designs are compliant with the relevant Building Regulations.
- Prepare and submit a signed competence declaration on behalf of the Client.
Experience:
- Residential
- Public & private sectors
- Mixed use developments
- Regeneration
- Fire remedial works
- High Rise Buildings
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Understanding:
- Principal Designer or Design Management/ Architectural experience
- Leadership skills via co-ordinating Design Teams
- Proactive and excellent time management
- Excellent Client facing skills
The Person:
The successful Principal Designer will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing dedicated Principal Designer & CDM services or a Design Management/Architectural background which our Client will train and develop around CDM if required. They will have:
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Experience in implementing Health and Safety procedures and guidelines and design work compliance.
- Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry and on site experience.
- Professional qualification in designing, building surveying or building services discipline - desirable.
- Member of or working towards an approved membership body, namely; IMaPs/GradIOSH or higher.
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or Occupational Health and Safety is preferred.
- Working towards or member of RIBA Principal Designer register or other accredited body (ie. CIAT or APS) is preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and ensure designs meet the stringent safety requirements under the BSA 2022.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to clients, contractors, and colleagues, particularly around the implications of the Building Safety Act.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to technical and regulatory details, especially around the high standards set by the BSA 2022.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
- Client-Focused: Commitment to delivering high-quality service and maintaining strong client relationships, especially in the context of the heightened safety focus under the BSA 2022.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus incentive
- Pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
- 3-4 days during Xmas period (at Directors discretion)
- 1 day off for birthday
Salary:
£50,000 to £60,000 per annum