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Principal Designer Job in Chichester, West Sussex
Principal Designer job is now available, offering the chance to take a lead role in Building Safety and compliance across a range of UK projects. This position offers hybrid working and the opportunity to join a successful, award-winning architectural practice with a strong reputation for design quality, regulatory expertise, and a supportive team environment.
This design-led, award-winning architectural practice is known for its commitment to excellence and long-standing partnerships across sectors including education, commercial, residential, and heritage.
They foster a supportive and collaborative working environment that champions professional growth and innovation. As they expand their services under the Building Safety Act, they are looking for a Building Regulations Principal Designer to spearhead this critical area of compliance and safety.
Role & Responsibilities
- Take the lead as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act, ensuring all project design work complies with the latest Building Regulations.
- Oversee the planning, management, and monitoring of design throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring regulatory standards are fully integrated from the outset.
- Coordinate design teams internally and externally, taking all reasonable steps to ensure compliance across all parties.
- Support clients by preparing and providing the necessary compliance documentation at key design stages and at project close-out.
- Deliver a formal compliance report within 28 days of completing services, detailing all arrangements implemented under the Building Regulations.
- Use digital tools and manage information through Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms, contributing to the creation and maintenance of the Golden Thread.
- Contribute to the internal development of Principal Designer services, sharing best practices and supporting training across the team.
- Liaise with enforcement bodies and ensure ongoing awareness of evolving regulatory frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience
- Professional qualification - ARB or CIAT registered.
- Proven experience delivering Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act on UK-based projects.
- Strong understanding of Building Regulations compliance, particularly for high-risk buildings.
- Familiarity with cladding typologies and faade safety requirements.
- Working knowledge of Revit is desirable.
- Currently registered or working toward RIBA Principal Designer status, or able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
- Comfortable liaising with project stakeholders, regulators, and contractors.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
What you get back
- Competitive salary able to discuss further on application
- Hybrid working
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), including 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
- Company pension scheme with up to 3% matched contribution (after 3 months).
- Support with professional memberships and development.
- Cycle to work scheme.
