Building Regulations Principal Designer Technical Lead - Aviation and Healthcare

Laing O'Rourke group; Stansted Mountfitchet, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Building Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Lead. This role requires a seasoned professional with approximately 10 years of experience in managing design and construction projects. You will oversee compliance with building regulations, facilitate collaboration among teams, and lead design risk management efforts. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Architecture, Civil, or Structural Engineering, and possesses exceptional communication skills. Join us in shaping the future of aviation safely and innovatively.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Focus on innovation

Commitment to building safety

Qualifications

• Circa 10 years' experience in managing design and construction projects.
• Strong technical expertise with a degree in a relevant field.
• Exceptional communicator capable of guiding teams through complex regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Skilled in risk management and delivering in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor design activities for compliance.
• Champion competence and safety in design deliverables.
• Foster collaboration with teams and clients on regulatory compliance.
• Lead design risk management and control building safety risks.
• Manage higher-risk building work ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Design management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Technical assurance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of aviation with Laing O'Rourke.

We are looking for a Building Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Lead to play a pivotal role supporting our work at both Stansted Airport and Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, ensuring compliance, collaboration, and innovation as we deliver the complex, high-profile scheme.

This role is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives at the interface of design, regulation, and delivery – and who wants to make a lasting impact on safe, high-quality, future-ready infrastructure.

What you\'ll be doing

• 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.

What we\'re looking for

• 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.

Why Laing O'Rourke?

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 aviation with Laing O'Rourke.

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