Principal designer/BSA

Role: Principal Designer/BSA Location: Manchester Sector: Property & Construction Salary: £50,000-60,000 + industry leading benefits package Carriera are working with a leading property and construction consultancy based in Manchester who are currently recruiting for a Senior Principal Designer who has experience in the BR/PD role or an architect with a great knowledge of the Building Safety Act and some PD knowledge, who will champion the design and the Building Safety Act 2022 regulations for the office. The successful candidate will be working on a diverse portfolio of residential, education, mixed-use, care home, healthcare, commercial and regeneration projects across Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer/Architect to join a forward-thinking medium-sized consultancy who are going through an exciting period of growth. The Architect or Principal Designer will carry out duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), working with Housing Association and Local Authority clients. This will include delivering all Principal Designer services directly for clients on residential property, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRB) as follows: Duties Ensuring that the design team has the necessary competence and experience to set out their duties. Ensure that the design work complies with all relevant Building Safety requirements. Review the Building Safety Case for the building. Attend design team meetings and client meetings in accordance with the agreed programme and scope of work. Monitor design work in accordance with project implementation process and the Building Safety Case. Review existing design, plans, specifications and documentation related to compliance with the Building Regulations. Ensuring that any changes made to the design are properly assessed and approved by an agreed Change Management Regime. Obtain written consent from designers/consultants that their designs are compliant with the relevant Building Regulations. Prepare and submit a signed competence declaration. Essential skills Excellent Principal Designer or Design Management/Architectural experience. Leadership skills in coordinating Design Teams. Proactive. Excellent Client facing skills. Provide training to Clients and colleagues. Benefits Salary up to £60,000 per annum. Discretionary bonus incentive. Pension contributions. Private medical insurance. 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays). 3-4 days during Christmas period (at Directors discretion). 1 day off for birthday. If you are interested in the role please contact

Alex Harcombe

for further information.

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