The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
City, Birmingham
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
01/09/2026
Full time
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
City, Manchester
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
01/09/2026
Full time
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
01/09/2026
Full time
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
01/09/2026
Full time
Design Director (Building Regulations) required to join a leading consultancy operating within the built environment sector. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and technical oversight across major, complex and high-risk construction projects, acting as Principal Designer Advisor in accordance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. The successful candidate will lead project compliance, design risk management and regulatory coordination activities, ensuring health, safety, building regulation and compliance risks are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, regulators and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering service excellence, maintaining technical standards and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities of a Design Director (Building Regulations): Principal Designer Leadership & Regulatory Compliance Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on complex and higher-risk building projects. Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and associated legislation. Lead the planning, management and coordination of design risk management activities. Ensure effective communication of design risks and compliance requirements between project stakeholders. Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their statutory responsibilities. Project Delivery Provide senior-level technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure delivery to the highest professional, quality and compliance standards. Support project governance, risk management and programme delivery. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including building control, fire, structural and compliance specialists. Promote pragmatic and proportionate approaches to risk management. Client Relationship Management & Business Development Act as a trusted advisor on design safety, regulatory compliance and risk management. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Support bid submissions, fee proposals and technical submissions. Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and regulatory discussions. Service Development & Innovation Lead the development and enhancement of specialist compliance and advisory services. Monitor market trends and legislative developments. Support service innovation, delivery improvements and strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with technical and operational teams to optimise service delivery. Leadership, Mentoring & Technical Governance Lead, mentor and develop technical teams and future talent. Deliver training, competency development and succession planning initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and support professional development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and technical excellence. Develop and maintain technical guidance, standards and best practice procedures. Quality, Compliance & Safety Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance and technical governance. Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory developments. Lead technical audits, peer reviews and compliance assessments. Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture throughout the organisation. Candidate Requirements of a Director of Building Risk & Compliance Qualifications Holding or working towards Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or equivalent. Relevant technical, building safety or compliance qualifications. Experience Strong knowledge and practical experience of the Building Regulations and their application across a range of projects. Proven experience delivering Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other technically complex construction projects. Previous experience working within a professional consultancy environment, with a sound understanding of consultancy operations and client service delivery. Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. A collaborative leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive successful project outcomes. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Car Allowance Hybrid Working Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Options Professional Membership Support Structured Career Development Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance Flexible Benefits Package This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Regulations professional with strong technical expertise, proven people management skills and the commercial acumen to drive business growth, develop client relationships and lead a successful regional team. Salary: Up to £130,000, plus an excellent benefits package including share options, commensurate with experience and suitability.
Location - flexible Help shape safer, compliant buildings at project-critical level. Join us as a Principal Designer Building Regulations Consultant and bring your technical expertise to complex, high-value developments. Purpose and Scope of the Role This role is focused on delivering Principal Designer services under the Building Regulations for medium to large projects. Reporting to the PDBR Lead, you will provide technical oversight across the design phase, ensuring statutory compliance, robust design coordination and effective regulatory risk management. You will work closely with clients, contractors, Registered Building Control Approvers, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams. While a sound understanding of CDM 2015 is important, the primary focus is on Building Regulations compliance , design review and supporting delivery within the Building Safety Act framework. Your impact in this position You will play a key role in helping project teams navigate complex compliance requirements from design development through to submission and approval. Your input will improve design quality, reduce regulatory risk and support clear, auditable decision-making across projects. This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes, advise clients on statutory duties and contribute technical leadership in a specialist, fast-evolving area of the built environment. Building Regulations Compliance Lead Principal Designer duties under the Building Regulations on medium-to-large projects Review designs against functional requirements and approved documents Identify compliance issues early and help shape practical, robust solutions Design Coordination and Risk Management Work with architects, engineers and specialists to plan, manage and monitor compliance throughout design Review and develop design risk assessments across multiple disciplines Maintain a risk-based, technically sound approach to regulatory decision-making Technical Advisory and Reporting Produce clear compliance statements, advisory reports and application summaries Translate complex regulations into practical guidance for clients and project teams Support informed decision-making through high-quality technical analysis Stakeholder Management Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, local authorities and RBCAs Act as a trusted point of contact on building control and compliance matters Support the PDBR Lead in advising on duties under the Building Safety Act Quality, Audit and Team Support Maintain accurate compliance records, design changes and audit trails Contribute technical guidance to junior colleagues and coordination workshops Support best practice across building standards and secondary CDM matters Training, Qualifications and Experience Applicants must hold at least one of the following: Level 2 Registered Building Control Inspector , Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) or Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) . You will bring strong experience in building regulations compliance, design review and project delivery, plus excellent technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills. Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Welsh regulations, public sector and health and safety qualifications are advantageous. Working Environment This role supports flexible and hybrid working , with a mix of office, site and home-based activity depending on project needs. Travel to project meetings, local authorities and client sites will be required. Office location and expected office attendance can be tailored around the successful candidate and business requirements. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role Please no phone calls or agencies.
01/09/2026
Full time
Location - flexible Help shape safer, compliant buildings at project-critical level. Join us as a Principal Designer Building Regulations Consultant and bring your technical expertise to complex, high-value developments. Purpose and Scope of the Role This role is focused on delivering Principal Designer services under the Building Regulations for medium to large projects. Reporting to the PDBR Lead, you will provide technical oversight across the design phase, ensuring statutory compliance, robust design coordination and effective regulatory risk management. You will work closely with clients, contractors, Registered Building Control Approvers, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams. While a sound understanding of CDM 2015 is important, the primary focus is on Building Regulations compliance , design review and supporting delivery within the Building Safety Act framework. Your impact in this position You will play a key role in helping project teams navigate complex compliance requirements from design development through to submission and approval. Your input will improve design quality, reduce regulatory risk and support clear, auditable decision-making across projects. This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes, advise clients on statutory duties and contribute technical leadership in a specialist, fast-evolving area of the built environment. Building Regulations Compliance Lead Principal Designer duties under the Building Regulations on medium-to-large projects Review designs against functional requirements and approved documents Identify compliance issues early and help shape practical, robust solutions Design Coordination and Risk Management Work with architects, engineers and specialists to plan, manage and monitor compliance throughout design Review and develop design risk assessments across multiple disciplines Maintain a risk-based, technically sound approach to regulatory decision-making Technical Advisory and Reporting Produce clear compliance statements, advisory reports and application summaries Translate complex regulations into practical guidance for clients and project teams Support informed decision-making through high-quality technical analysis Stakeholder Management Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, local authorities and RBCAs Act as a trusted point of contact on building control and compliance matters Support the PDBR Lead in advising on duties under the Building Safety Act Quality, Audit and Team Support Maintain accurate compliance records, design changes and audit trails Contribute technical guidance to junior colleagues and coordination workshops Support best practice across building standards and secondary CDM matters Training, Qualifications and Experience Applicants must hold at least one of the following: Level 2 Registered Building Control Inspector , Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) or Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) . You will bring strong experience in building regulations compliance, design review and project delivery, plus excellent technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills. Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Welsh regulations, public sector and health and safety qualifications are advantageous. Working Environment This role supports flexible and hybrid working , with a mix of office, site and home-based activity depending on project needs. Travel to project meetings, local authorities and client sites will be required. Office location and expected office attendance can be tailored around the successful candidate and business requirements. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role Please no phone calls or agencies.
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established, multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering projects across the North West. The business works across a diverse range of sectors and has built a loyal client base through its technical expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality projects. With continued growth across its project portfolio, the business is looking to strengthen its Health & Safety and CDM offering through the appointment of an experienced Senior CDM Advisor. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced CDM professional who can bring a wealth of knowledge, practical expertise and commercial awareness to an established consultancy environment. You'll work with a wide range of clients, project teams and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on CDM compliance and influencing safer design and construction practices from project inception through to completion. The role is based in Preston, with regular travel across the North West to support clients and projects. Key Responsibilities Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015. Providing specialist CDM and Health & Safety advice to clients, design teams and contractors. Managing and delivering CDM services across multiple projects. Leading design risk management workshops and reviews. Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information. Supporting clients in discharging their duties under CDM Regulations. Undertaking site inspections and health & safety audits. Reviewing construction phase plans and associated documentation. Producing technical reports and client guidance. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting business development opportunities where appropriate. About You This role requires a candidate with extensive practical experience and exceptional technical knowledge of CDM legislation. You will have: Significant experience as a CDM Advisor, CDM Consultant or Principal Designer. Comprehensive knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated legislation. Strong experience working with clients, designers and contractors across construction projects. Excellent understanding of design risk management. The confidence to challenge and influence project teams where required. Strong report writing and communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the North West. Qualifications NEBOSH Certificate Membership of APS, IOSH or a similar professional body. What's on Offer? £55,000 Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio. Opportunity to join a respected and growing consultancy. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
24/08/2026
Full time
I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established, multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering projects across the North West. The business works across a diverse range of sectors and has built a loyal client base through its technical expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality projects. With continued growth across its project portfolio, the business is looking to strengthen its Health & Safety and CDM offering through the appointment of an experienced Senior CDM Advisor. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced CDM professional who can bring a wealth of knowledge, practical expertise and commercial awareness to an established consultancy environment. You'll work with a wide range of clients, project teams and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on CDM compliance and influencing safer design and construction practices from project inception through to completion. The role is based in Preston, with regular travel across the North West to support clients and projects. Key Responsibilities Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015. Providing specialist CDM and Health & Safety advice to clients, design teams and contractors. Managing and delivering CDM services across multiple projects. Leading design risk management workshops and reviews. Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information. Supporting clients in discharging their duties under CDM Regulations. Undertaking site inspections and health & safety audits. Reviewing construction phase plans and associated documentation. Producing technical reports and client guidance. Building and maintaining strong client relationships. Supporting business development opportunities where appropriate. About You This role requires a candidate with extensive practical experience and exceptional technical knowledge of CDM legislation. You will have: Significant experience as a CDM Advisor, CDM Consultant or Principal Designer. Comprehensive knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated legislation. Strong experience working with clients, designers and contractors across construction projects. Excellent understanding of design risk management. The confidence to challenge and influence project teams where required. Strong report writing and communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the North West. Qualifications NEBOSH Certificate Membership of APS, IOSH or a similar professional body. What's on Offer? £55,000 Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio. Opportunity to join a respected and growing consultancy. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
