Registered Building Inspector – Class 2D or above
Location: Remote / Home-based
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Building Inspector (Class 2D or above) to join an established and growing building consultancy as a Building Regulations Principal Designer. They are also a Registered Building Control Approver so they can help support you maintaining your classification.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong building control background who is looking to take their career in a more consultative direction, moving away from traditional inspection-based responsibilities and becoming more involved in the design and delivery stages of construction projects.
Working predominantly across commercial developments, you will play a key role in advising clients, architects, designers and wider project teams on Building Regulations compliance, helping to ensure that regulatory requirements are considered, coordinated and addressed from the earliest stages of design.
The consultancy works across a diverse portfolio of projects, with approximately 80% of its workload within the commercial sector. Projects include hotels, retail developments, sports and leisure facilities, commercial fit-outs and mixed-use schemes.
The position offers the opportunity to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and an improved work-life balance without the need for regular site-based attendance or extensive travel.
The Role
As Building Regulations Principal Designer, you will take responsibility for planning, managing and monitoring design work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.
Working closely with a range of stakeholders throughout the design process, you will provide technical guidance, identify potential compliance issues and coordinate design information to help ensure projects meet their statutory obligations.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Undertaking the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer in accordance with the Building Regulations dutyholder requirements.
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Advising clients, architects, engineers and other design professionals on Building Regulations compliance.
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Planning, managing and monitoring design work to ensure compliance with relevant Building Regulations.
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Coordinating the work of multiple designers and identifying potential gaps, inconsistencies or conflicts within the design.
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Reviewing architectural, structural and building services information to identify potential compliance issues.
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Providing technical guidance on areas including fire safety, structural safety, accessibility, ventilation, energy efficiency and other relevant regulatory requirements.
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Taking reasonable steps to satisfy yourself that designers are fulfilling their duties under the Building Regulations.
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Supporting the development and coordination of Building Regulations compliance information.
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Working collaboratively with Principal Contractors and wider project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of design information.
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Identifying and escalating potential areas of non-compliance and advising on appropriate solutions.
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Supporting the management and coordination of building safety information and relevant Golden Thread requirements where applicable.
About You
We are keen to speak with an experienced Registered Building Inspector who is looking to utilise their technical knowledge and regulatory experience in a more advisory and design-focused environment.
You will ideally have:
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Registration as a Building Inspector at Class 2D or above.
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Strong knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents.
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Previous experience working within Building Control, either in the public or private sector.
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A good understanding of the Building Regulations dutyholder regime and the Principal Designer role.
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The ability to interpret and review complex design information and identify potential regulatory compliance issues.
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Experience working with architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and other construction professionals.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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The confidence to provide technical advice, challenge design decisions where necessary and influence project outcomes.
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A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
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Experience across commercial developments would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with relevant experience across other sectors will also be considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for an experienced Building Inspector who wants to develop their career beyond traditional building control.
You will have the opportunity to:
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Move into a more consultative, design-led position.
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Utilise your existing Building Regulations knowledge and technical expertise.
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Work on a varied portfolio of commercial projects.
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Engage with clients and design teams at an early stage, influencing design decisions and project outcomes.
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Enjoy the flexibility of a predominantly remote working arrangement.
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Reduce the need for regular site visits and extensive travel.
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Achieve a better work-life balance without stepping away from a technically challenging and rewarding role
