PD under the BSA and Building regulations

Senior Principal Designer / BSA Consultant – London (Hybrid)
Salary:
Up to £75,000 basic + car allowance + pension + annual bonus + benefits

Location:
London

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

Are you an experienced
Principal Designer (PD)
or
Senior CDM Consultant
ready to take the lead in shaping safer, compliant, and more accountable buildings under the
Building Safety Act (BSA)
?

Our client is a highly respected
multidisciplinary consultancy
, providing a full range of
design, engineering, and construction consultancy services
to the UK construction industry. They work across sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure, delivering design-led, safety-driven solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

They are seeking a
Senior Principal Designer / CDM Consultant
to strengthen their London team, someone with a deep understanding of the
BSA
,
Building Regulations
, and the
new Principal Designer duties
under the Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Principal Designer duties under both CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act, ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations.
• Advise clients and project teams on the Gateway process, clearly articulating requirements at each stage (Planning, Design, Construction) and their implications for duty holders.
• Assess designs for compliance with Building Regulations and ensure that safety and regulatory requirements are considered and integrated from concept to completion.
• Identify what constitutes Building Work under the Act, ensuring clear guidance and governance across projects.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and project management teams to drive a coordinated and compliant design approach.
• Manage and mentor a small team of CDM and H&S professionals, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Support and contribute to bids, tenders, and business development, providing expert insight on BSA compliance and design risk management.
• Represent the company at client and regulator meetings, offering authoritative advice on design safety and regulatory strategy.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer under both CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act (BSA).
• Strong understanding of the Gateway regime, including its processes, evidence requirements, and documentation standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Regulations and how they interface with safety, design compliance, and building control.
• Ability to interpret and advise on what does and doesn't constitute Building Work under the BSA.
• Proven track record of reviewing and assessing design documentation for compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of advising clients, designers, and contractors at senior levels.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CMIOSH, IMaPS, CMaPS etc) and a degree in a construction, design, or engineering discipline.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 plus car allowance, pension, and bonus.
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to lead on major, high-profile projects across London and the South East.
• –3 days in the London office.
• Be at the forefront of implementing the Building Safety Act and shaping best practice within the industry.
• Collaborative, technically strong environment with genuine career progression.

Ideal for:
Senior CDM Consultant, Principal Designer, or Building Safety Professional seeking to take a leadership role in BSA and Building Regulations compliance within a multidisciplinary environment.

If you have the knowledge, credibility, and leadership to guide design teams through the
Building Safety Act
landscape,
we'd love to hear from you.