Flexible Principal Designer: Building Regulations & CDM

Principal Designer - Building Regulations & CDM

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + excellent benefits

Lead compliance, safety, and design coordination across complex projects.

A well established architectural practice is looking to appoint a Principal Designer (Building Regulations & CDM) to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe, and well coordinated design information across all project stages.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in architecture, building control, project management, or health and safety who enjoys working across design teams and influencing project outcomes from inception to completion.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Career development opportunities within a growing practice
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales

Requirements

• Experience in architecture, building control, project management, or construction health & safety
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Understanding of HRBs and Gateway processes
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong attention to detail and compliance focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence design outcomes and manage risk

Desirable

• Professional membership (RIBA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar)
• Experience in Principal Designer or CDM advisory roles
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital coordination tools
• Site inspection or construction stage experience

The Role

As Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance and coordination across all project stages.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations
• Coordinate design risk and compliance information
• Review design packages for regulatory compliance
• Support Gateway submissions and approvals process