Building Regulations Principal Designer - Technical Lead - Healthcare

Laing O'Rourke

The Role

Overview

Lead design compliance for Calderdale Royal Hospital building regulations

Key Responsibilities

  • safety system
  • design compliance
  • risk mitigation
  • regulatory advising
  • stakeholder coordination
  • info delivery

Tasks

-Facilitate cooperation across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to embed regulatory compliance. -Support the development and delivery of the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System, including templates, processes, and training. -Collaborate with other dutyholders to share knowledge and create communities of best practice. -Plan, manage, and monitor design work to ensure full compliance with UK Building Regulations. -Oversee and coordinate any services provided by the Building Regulations Principal Designer Advisor (BRPDA). -Ensure all designers are competent, accountable, and supported to deliver their duties. -Identify, manage, and mitigate design risks, with a focus on higher-risk building work. -Stay ahead of regulatory changes, advising project and business teams on implications and mitigations. -Embed competence requirements relating to the Building Safety Act into project deliverables. -Provide timely and accurate building information to designers and contractors.

Requirements

  • chartered
  • collaboration
  • leadership
  • risk management
  • degree
  • 10 years

What You Bring

-Chartered or working towards chartered status with RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent. -Proven collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders. -Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex frameworks. -Skilled in technical assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. -Strong technical background with a degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or related discipline). -Business acumen, balancing safety, compliance, and client value. -Around 10 years' experience in design and construction project leadership.

The Company

About Laing O'Rourke

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Rail

Defence

Energy

Utilities

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Transport

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Solar

Wind

Nuclear