BSA Principal Designer

Join to apply for the BSA Principal Designer role at Clarke Telecom This range is provided by Clarke Telecom. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Location: ManchesterSalary: £55,000 - £65,000UK | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week Clarke is seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented BSA Principal Designer to lead compliance efforts under the Building Safety Act across telecom infrastructure projects. This is a pivotal role for someone with deep knowledge of building regulations, strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering safe, compliant and innovative design solutions. Location: Flexible - most of our Design team is based at our Headquarters in Manchester, but you can also work from one of our offices in Glasgow, Newbury, or Redhill on a hybrid basis. We would consider remote work for the right candidate. UK‑wide travel to other office and site locations may be required. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations. Act as the primary liaison for clients, BSR, site owners, and consultants on BSA matters. Lead Gateway 2 submissions and sign‑off all BSA documentation before submission. Provide feedback on structural calculations, risk assessments, and construction drawings. Report regularly on application progress internally and to clients. Coordinate with build teams and Principal Contractors for Gateway 2 and 3 submissions. Maintain accurate documentation to uphold the golden thread of information. Drive cost‑awareness and efficiency throughout project delivery. Ensure QA standards in line with ISO and BSI requirements. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Proven experience in a Principal Designer or Building Safety role. Extensive knowledge of building regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, and CDM 2015. Qualifications in structural design, building inspection or surveying. Ability to quality‑check CAD drawings. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Valid UK driving licence. Desirable Qualifications Experience managing cross‑functional, remote teams. Commercial awareness and ability to deliver cost‑benefit analysis. Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Track record of driving continuous improvement and best practice. Skills & Attributes Highly organised, methodical and resilient under pressure. Ability to manage shifting priorities and conflicting deadlines. Collaborative team player and role model for Clarke’s values: Bold, United, Trusted. Please note: Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK. About Us Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end‑to‑end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK’s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider. In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline. Closing date: 23rd NovemberShortlist date: 24th NovemberInterview date: TBC Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Business Development and Sales Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr