Building Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Lead – Talent Community
65 days left
Apply NowBuilding Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Lead – Talent Community
65 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Hounslow
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Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or extensive major project delivery track record
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Building Regulations Principal Designer – Technical Lead – Talent Community to join their project team in Hounslow delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
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Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 6564
- Project / Base Location: Hounslow, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £45,000 – £60,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Plan, manage, and monitordesign activities to ensure compliance with all Building Regulations.
- Champion competence– ensuring all designers are equipped to deliver safely and effectively.
- Foster collaborationbetween internal teams, external consultants, and the client, keeping regulatory compliance at the forefront.
- Provide critical building informationpromptly 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 theLaing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System, embedding best practice across processes, procedures, and training.
- Stay ahead of the curveby tracking changes in the regulatory landscape and advising the business on risks and opportunities.
- Support teams innavigating the Building Safety Actand associated secondary legislation, embedding compliance at every stage.
- Plan, manage, and monitor design activities to ensure compliance with all Building Regulations.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Circa10 years' experiencein managing design and construction projects.
- Strong technical expertise with adegree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
- Exceptional communicator with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams throughcomplex regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborative leader who builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, and clients.
- Skilled inrisk management, technical assurance, and delivering at pacein complex environments.
- Commercially astute with the ability to identify opportunities and value for clients.
- 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).
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
