Principal Designer Building regs
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
| Sector | Architecture and Design |
| Salary | £45,000 – £50,000 + excellent benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Matt Cassady |
| Job Ref | 19853 |
- Description
Principal Designer – Building Regulations & CDM
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + excellent benefits
Lead compliance, safety, and design coordination across complex projects.
A well-established architectural practice is looking to appoint a Principal Designer (Building Regulations & CDM) to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe, and well-coordinated design information across all project stages.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in architecture, building control, project management, or health and safety who enjoys working across design teams and influencing project outcomes from inception to completion.
Salary & Benefits
• £45,000 – £50,000 salary (depending on experience).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing CPD and training support.
• Career development opportunities within a growing practice.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales.Requirements
To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:
• Experience in architecture, building control, project management, or construction health & safety.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Understanding of HRBs and Gateway processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence design outcomes and manage risk.Desirable:
• Professional membership (RIBA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar).
• Experience in Principal Designer or CDM advisory roles.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital coordination tools.
• Site inspection or construction stage experience.The Role
As Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance and coordination across all project stages.
Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations.
• Coordinating design risk and compliance information.
• Reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance.
• Supporting Gateway submissions and approvals process.
• Maintaining compliance trackers and project documentation.
• Attending design team and client meetings.
• Advising on Building Safety Act requirements.
• Supporting project teams across multiple sectors and stages.
• Carrying out site visits where required.
• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement.Interested to know more?
Contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk 07749495879.