Building Regulations Principal Designer - Building Control Officer
Oxford or Cambridge (Hybrid Working) | £55,000 - £75,000 DOE |
Our client is looking for experienced Building Control Officers to join our growing team as Building Regulations Principal Designers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors, with excellent career progression and training opportunities.
About the Role:
You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, initially focusing on Non-High-Risk Buildings (NHRBs), with potential involvement in High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) as our expertise develops. Working alongside our Building Surveying, Project Management, and Architectural teams, your responsibilities will include:
✔️ Plan checking and raising compliance queries
✔️ Design review meetings with project teams
✔️ Monitoring and tracking design compliance
✔️ Occasional site visits to assess implementation
✔️ Evidencing regulatory compliance throughout project stages
Projects you'll be working on include office fit-outs for NatWest, school refurbishments and new builds for the Department for Education, prison projects for the Ministry of Justice, and nuclear fusion buildings for UK Atomic Energy Authority - a diverse mix of small to large-scale developments.
About You:
We are looking for professionals with:
✅ Class 2-4 accreditation (MCABE preferred) - but we're open to more junior candidates looking to develop
✅ 3-5+ years' experience in building control, with an understanding of the Principal Designer role
✅ Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and compliance processes
✅ Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
✅ Enthusiasm for developing and growing this service line within the business
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary: £55,000 for Class 2 (3-5 years' experience), rising to £65,000 - £75,000 at Associate Director level
Hybrid Working: Typically 1-2 days in the office, remainder remote
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
Pension: Double-matched up to 10% contribution (e.g. you put in 8%, we add 8%)
Training & Development: Support for additional qualifications in fire safety, decarbonisation, and other specialisms
Long-Term Career Prospects: Join a growing national team, with opportunities to lead or be part of a dedicated BR PD team
Next Steps
If you're a Building Control professional looking to step into a consultancy role with excellent career prospects, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today or contact ryan.hamlett@carringtonwest.com or call 02393876052