Building Regulations Principal Designer - Technical Lead - Healthcare
Laing O'Rourke
Lead design compliance for Calderdale Royal Hospital as Building Regulations Principal Designer.
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
16,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Rail
Defence
Energy
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory advice
design risk
compliance planning
safety management
stakeholder coordination
competence assurance
- Collaborate with other dutyholders to share knowledge and create communities of best practice.
- Stay ahead of regulatory changes, advising project and business teams on implications and mitigations.
- Provide timely and accurate building information to designers and contractors.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate design risks, with a focus on higher-risk building work.
- Facilitate cooperation across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to embed regulatory compliance.
- Plan, manage, and monitor design work to ensure full compliance with UK Building Regulations.
- Support the development and delivery of the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System, including templates, processes, and training.
- Oversee and coordinate any services provided by the Building Regulations Principal Designer Advisor (BRPDA).
- Embed competence requirements relating to the Building Safety Act into project deliverables.
- Ensure all designers are competent, accountable, and supported to deliver their duties.
What you bring
leadership
risk management
collaboration
10+ years
architecture
chartered
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex frameworks.
- Skilled in technical assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Around 10 years' experience in design and construction project leadership.
- Business acumen, balancing safety, compliance, and client value.
- Strong technical background with a degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
- Chartered or working towards chartered status with RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent.
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Company
Overview
1848
Year Founded
Marks the establishment of the company, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience in the construction and engineering sector.
- Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors.
- Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods.
- Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities.
- Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics.
- Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality.
- Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects.
- Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.
- We are committed to delivering a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
- We act with integrity, respect, and fairness in all of our relationships.
- We embrace innovation and continuously seek to improve the way we work.
- We take responsibility and ownership for our actions and decisions.
- We value diversity and the individual contributions of our people.
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific target year.
40%
Carbon Reduction
Reduced carbon emissions by 40% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels.
- Implementation of sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
- Introduction of energy-efficient solutions such as the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
30% Female Leadership
Target
This represents the desired proportion of female leaders in senior roles by the end of 2025.
20% Global Workforce
Female Representation
As of 2023, this reflects the increase in the number of women employed globally across all levels of the organization.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.
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