Building Regulations Principal Designer - Technical Lead
20 days ago
Hounslow
Shape the future of Healthcare & Life Scienceswith Laing O'Rourke. We are looking for Building Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Leads to play pivotal roles on our major projects, ensuring compliance, collaboration, and innovation as we deliver complex, high-profile schemes. These roles are perfect for seasoned professionals who thrive at the interface of design, regulation, and delivery – and who wants to make a lasting impact on safe, high-quality, future-ready infrastructure. Current live roles supporting Stansted Airport and Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital; Calderdale Royal Hospital and Heathrow and Oxford Pandemics. • Plan, manage, and monitor design activities to ensure compliance with all Building Regulations., • Champion competence – ensuring all designers are equipped to deliver safely and effectively., • Foster collaboration between internal teams, external consultants, and the client, keeping regulatory compliance at the forefront., • Provide critical building information promptly to design and construction teams., • Lead design risk management, controlling or eliminating building safety risks., • Manage higher-risk building work, ensuring information is communicated, reviewed, and understood., • Support the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System, embedding best practice across processes, procedures, and training., • Stay ahead of the curve by tracking changes in the regulatory landscape and advising the business on risks and opportunities., • Support teams in navigating the Building Safety Act and associated secondary legislation, embedding compliance at every stage., • Circa 10 years' experience in managing design and construction projects., • Strong technical expertise with a degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline)., • Exceptional communicator with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex regulatory frameworks., • Collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, and clients., • Skilled in risk management, technical assurance, and delivering at pace in complex environments., • Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities and value for clients. At Laing O'Rourke, we're redefining what's possible in construction. Our values – Care, Courage, and Integrity – shape everything we do. From transforming the way we deliver infrastructure to leading the way in building safety, you'll be part of a business where people come first and innovation thrives. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Leader employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their potential. Join us and help us deliver right first time – safely, sustainably, and to the highest standards. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help shape the future of constructionwith Laing O'Rourke. #J-18808-Ljbffr