We are looking for a Building Regulations Principal Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will either be registered on the RIBA Principal Designer Register and/or an equivalent scheme or working towards it.
This role is critical to our commitment to delivering safe, compliant, and well-designed buildings. You'll have a unique opportunity to shape the evolving landscape of building safety and regulation, especially for Higher-Risk Buildings and large-scale developments. You will work closely with our design teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance and design integrity.
We are seeking a professional who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit. You will be expected to lead compliance discussions, influence design outcomes, and manage multiple projects with precision. Your ability to communicate clearly, coordinate effectively, and represent the practice with professionalism will be key to your success.
Ideal candidates will have:
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A strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023.
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Experience in architecture, building surveying, or technical design, particularly on projects valued between £10–100 million.
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A proactive approach to leadership, document review, and stakeholder engagement.
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A passion for design excellence and a commitment to integrity and teamwork.
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While this is primarily a BRPD role, the ideal candidate will also have the flexibility, skills, knowledge and experience to act as a CDM professional when required
Allies and Morrison is an award-winning architectural design and urban planning practice with studios in London, Cambridge, Manchester, Dublin, Jeddah and Toronto. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects—from masterplans and new homes to cultural, education, health, and commercial buildings—for institutional, public, and private clients.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
To apply, please send your CV and a PDF of your work samples (under 10MB, no external links) to [email protected]. Include the position title in the subject line.
