BR Principal Designer

Newcastle Architectural Practice Building Safety Act

A well-established Architectural Practice based in Newcastle is seeking a Building Regulation Principal Designer to take on a Delivery Lead position under the Building Safety Act across a varied project portfolio.

With an established design team and strong client relationships across retail, residential and public sector schemes, the practice has expanded its service offering into Building Regulation Principal Design. They are now looking for someone from an Architectural or design background who can lead compliance delivery and embed a structured approach to Gateway management.

This is a senior opportunity for a technically strong individual who understands the practical application of Building Regulations within design and wants to take ownership of this service line within a collaborative architectural environment.

The successful Building Regulation Principal Designer will act as Delivery Lead, ensuring Building Regulation compliance is coordinated and managed effectively across multiple live projects.

You will guide project teams and clients through the Gateway process, reviewing design information, identifying compliance risks and ensuring robust documentation is submitted in line with the Building Safety Act.

Working closely with in-house Architects and consultants, you will provide clear technical direction while maintaining design integrity.

As the service grows, you will help shape internal processes and support the development of the Building Regulation Principal Designer function.

The Building Regulation Principal Designer suitable for this role will have at least 7 years' experience within an Architectural, technical design or Building Control role.

You will have a strong working knowledge of current Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act framework.

Professional membership such as ARB, MCIAT, RIBA, MCABE or MCIOB is preferred.

You will be confident leading compliance discussions and coordinating Gateway submissions.

The salary is negotiable dependent on experience and ability, but as a guide:

• Up to £65,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Clear progression within a growing architectural practice

This is an excellent opportunity for a design professional to step into a leadership role within Building Regulation Principal Design while remaining closely aligned to architectural delivery.