Principle Designer BR

PBS are looking for a dynamic individual who wishes to develop as a Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act across multiple developments including non- high risk buildings and high risk buildings. The role requires a clear communicator in both verbal and written, someone who is passionate about technical delivery, enjoys the challenges of multitasking across various stages of projects and enjoys team interaction across the industry. You can work from the office if you like or you can base yourself at home. Total flexibility is offered.

You will have a good knowledge of the building safety act 2022 and ideally have a technical background (Architect, Architectural Technologist, Construction management).

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and do not require current or future visa sponsorship

Duties:

Attend Design Team/ Workshop meetings as per allowance within scope

Prepare and produce BSA progress reports at the end of each RIBA Stage/Gateway submission

Liaison with other duty holders about design work compliance

Ensure reasonable steps are taken to design work which is planned, managed and monitored to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.

Liaising with client on their duties under the BSA

Ensure co-operation is occurring between all other duty holders

Coordinate the route to compliance with the consultant team and establish a consensus for compliance

Support the project team with notifying the regulator of any duty holder appointments

Participating in the Design Development

Ensure there is a mandatory reporting plan in place throughout the design phase and available when construction work begins

Supporting the team through change management throughout the design phase and monitoring risks to design work compliance

Ensure the Fire and Emergency File is in place during the design phase handing over to the PC during the construction phase

Monitor the design development and identify risks to compliance

Monitor competency of design team

The ideal Candidate would have:

A good understanding of Building Control .

Architect, Architectural Technologist, Construction management background

Has chartership/working towards accreditation within the industry

A level of experience of High Risk Buildings

Aware and understands the PD duties and responsibilities

Keen eye for technical challenges across all parts of the construction industry

Understanding of modern methods of construction

Comfortable with Building regs, BSA legislation, BS documents, statutory processes etc

Passionate about technical delivery (not just design),

Enjoys processed driven role

Enjoys working across multiply jobs at various stages.

Has a presence and confidence to grow and carry the role