Design & Compliance Manager (Class 3G/3H RBI)

Overview

Lead design and compliance for complex refurbishment projects ensuring regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance management
• design review
• gateway submissions
• client liaison
• risk assessment
• project coordination

Tasks

Develop and maintain standardised internal procedures, compliance checklists, and best practice approaches tailored to refurbishment, high-risk, and heritage projects. Collaboration and communication will be key to your success in this role. You’ll be a trusted advisor to project teams, offering clear guidance, mentoring colleagues, and sharing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across the business. Review tender and design documents to identify compliance, contractual, and design risks, advising pre-construction and delivery teams on mitigation strategies. Build and maintain client relationships, supporting business development and negotiating new opportunities. Lead design reviews, risk workshops, and approvals of technical submissions, ensuring buildability, sustainability, and compliance. Oversee refurbishment projects from feasibility through to completion, embedding compliance, safety, and design integrity at every stage. You will also play a pivotal role in coordinating architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure refurbishment designs meet current legislation, contractual requirements, and client expectations. By leading reviews, approvals, and compliance checks, you’ll help ensure that projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining design integrity and regulatory assurance. Provide advice, support, and mentorship to teams, fostering a culture of best practice, teamwork, and alignment with Casey’s purpose and values. Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure designs meet legislation, regulations, and client requirements. Lead on Design & Compliance throughout procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with statutory/regulatory frameworks (e.g., Building Safety Act, Gateway requirements, PAS 2035). Collaborate with Health & Safety, Commercial, and Delivery teams to assess design risks, programme impact, and safe systems of work. Manage Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions, ensuring evidence and compliance requirements are met.

Requirements

• refurbishment
• high‑rise
• pas 2035
• building regs
• detail‑oriented
• organisational

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in complex refurbishment projects, including high-rise, retrofit, and listed buildings for this newly-created position within our Building Refurbishment division. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll have a detailed understanding of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and PAS 2035/2038 standards, ensuring that every stage of design and delivery is compliant, safe, and of the highest quality. With excellent attention to detail, you’ll be confident in interpreting complex legislation, contracts, and technical documentation. Your proactive approach will help you identify risks early, implement effective solutions, and establish robust processes that support successful project outcomes. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.

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Benefits

Option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday each year Salary between £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience Casey Loyalty Scheme – receive 1 extra day’s holiday for every year you work at Casey Access to our online training platform What do you receive in return? Bupa Private Healthcare Free eyes test and discounted eye wear Personal & Professional Development Tusker Car Scheme – Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme Salary: Up to £85k DOE plus £5,500 Car Allowance & Benefits Car Allowance of £5,500 per annum 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas) Flexible working Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in) Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for employees and their families Hybrid working Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit – Equivalent to 3x your salary Bi-annual company wellbeing day Access to our Casey Benefits portal – discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc.

About Casey

-Founded with a vision to deliver excellence in construction and engineering across various sectors. -Specializes in delivering complex projects, from residential developments to large-scale infrastructure. -Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable practices in construction. -Works across a wide array of sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects. -The company has built a strong reputation for handling large, technically challenging projects. -Their expertise extends to energy, utilities, and transport sectors, delivering cutting-edge solutions. -Casey is a leader in industrial and infrastructure works, providing both project management and engineering services. -Standout projects include the construction of sustainable residential communities and infrastructure networks.

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