Building Regulations Principal Designer

Overview

Provide building regulations advice and ensure compliance on diverse construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical advice
• regulatory compliance
• plan checks
• bid support
• client meetings
• business development

Tasks

-Offer technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, and key stakeholders. -Advise clients and project teams on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations. -Support the preparation of bid submissions and fee proposals. -Deliver high-quality output, ensuring accuracy and best practice. -Ensure all designs meet current building regulations and statutory requirements. -Undertake plan checks and review design submissions to ensure regulatory compliance. -Attend design and client meetings, providing clear and professional technical guidance. -Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and project partners. -Identify opportunities for repeat and new business and escalate to senior management.

Requirements

• building regulations
• sharepoint
• chartered
• degree
• project experience
• cpd

What You Bring

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. -In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, compliance codes, and relevant legislation. -Excellent communication skills - both written (reports, trackers) and verbal (client meetings). -Strong IT proficiency, including SharePoint and related software tools. -Proven experience working on multiple construction projects across various sectors. -Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). -Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. -Flexible approach with a willingness to travel to client sites across the UK. -Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trust and deliver value. -Chartered Membership or working towards membership with RICS, CABE, or CIOB. -Strong understanding of the design and construction process and inspection practices. -Degree in a construction or design-related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

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Benefits

Location: Flexible across England (Hybrid Working Available) Sector: Construction, Health & Safety, Compliance Salary: Competitive + Benefits -A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance. -A dynamic and collaborative working culture. -Competitive salary (dependent on experience). -Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. -Ongoing professional development and CPD support. -The opportunity to work on landmark projects across multiple sectors.

About Aldwych Consulting Ltd

-Emerging as a boutique recruitment partner for built-environment professionals. -Consultants specialize in placing talent across civil engineering, project management, structural design, surveying, and more. -Serve main contractors, property firms, and blue-chip consultancies with repeat client engagement. -Planted a native UK tree for every candidate placed to reflect their commitment to sustainability. -Moved into a Monument office to align with their growing ambitions. -Host annual retreats in locations like Berlin and Vienna, showcasing a culture of growth and team spirit.

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