Principal Designer

Exciting Opportunity for a Principal Designer in Central Manchester

Anderselite is pleased to present an exciting opportunity to join a leading architectural practice in Central Manchester as a Principal Designer. This newly established role follows the introduction of the Building Safety Act, evolving from an architects additional responsibility into a vital, standalone position within the practice.

About the Role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable professional in Building Regulations to work closely with our architects and technicians. The role involves supporting and guiding them in fulfilling their responsibilities as designers and principal designers under the updated Building Regulations. While prior CDM experience is preferred, it is not essential, as additional in-house Health and Safety training can be provided.

This position is best suited for a highly organised individual who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and is motivated to uphold the highest standards of building safety and compliance. Industry software expertise (such as CAD, Revit, and compliance software) is not required, as the primary focus is on building safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise and assist with designer and principal designer duties under the Building Regulations for both HRB and non-HRB projects.

Establish and maintain processes, strategies, and documentation to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.

Respond to design queries related to Building Regulations and proactively collaborate on solutions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Extensive experience working with Building Regulations, ideally as an approved inspector, across diverse project types and scales.

In-depth understanding of the Building Regulations as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022, including duty-holder regulations and design guidance such as British Standards.

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK as needed.

MCABE Class 2/3 qualification.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

A professional, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work.

Alternative Job Titles for This Role:

Building Safety Manager

Building Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Compliance Officer

Building Standards Consultant

Construction Safety Lead

Health and Safety Design Advisor

Safety and Compliance Architect

Design Risk Manager

Architectural Compliance Manager

Construction Risk Manager

Building Regulations Consultant

Building Control Advisor

Safety and Compliance Manager

High-Risk Building Safety Specialist

Design Safety Coordinator

Why Join Us?:

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the evolving field of building safety. It provides long-term stability, career progression, and the chance to be at the forefront of ensuring compliance and safety in high-risk buildings.

For more information or to discuss salary expectations, please contact Sadie Nixon at (url removed) or (phone number removed).