Building Safety Consultant / BR Principal Designer - Manchester

Building Safety Consultant / BR Principal Designer - Manchester We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Building Safety Consultant to join our CDM & Health and Safety Team. The Building Safety Act has changed the landscape and we want someone who can lead our response to it. You’ll be acting as BR Principal Designer on projects, advising clients and project teams on their statutory duties, and ensuring building safety is embedded throughout the design and construction process. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio – from Gateway submissions to Golden Thread compliance – and you’ll collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and CDM duty holders. If you know this space, understand the regulatory requirements, and want to be part of a growing team that’s building real expertise in building safety – this is the role. The Building Safety Act has created significant new obligations for clients and project teams. AG is investing in this capability to meet growing client demand and establish ourselves as a go‑to provider for building safety and regulatory compliance in the North West. Strengthen AG’s building safety offering in response to the Building Safety Act Support clients navigating new statutory duties and regulatory requirements Building Regulations Principal Designer: Deliver a broad range of building surveying commissions with a particular focus on dilapidations, pre‑acquisition surveys, and professional services, while also contributing to project work across industrial, office, retail and independent living sectors. Act as Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR PD) in accordance with the Building Safety Act Plan, manage, and monitor design work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Identify and manage building safety risks during design development Review technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation for compliance Support the Head of Office in managing and developing the Manchester team, providing mentoring and technical guidance to more junior staff. Advise clients and project teams on statutory building safety duties and regulatory requirements Support Gateway submissions and liaise with the Building Safety Regulator where required Produce compliance reports and maintain project safety records Attend design team meetings and provide technical safety guidance Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, contractors, and CDM duty holders Share knowledge and support the wider H&S team in building safety matters Has strong knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements Has worked within construction design, compliance, or building control environments Can interpret technical design information and identify compliance risks Communicates clearly with multiple stakeholders – from design teams to regulators Is organised and can manage multiple projects simultaneously Knowledge of Higher‑Risk Building (HRB) requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, architecture or building control We support each other, celebrate achievements and enjoy building a rewarding career together. Quality Salary and Performance Bonus Scheme Pension (5% employer, 5% employee) plus Salary Sacrifice Scheme Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 25 days Holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme Professional Development Opportunities through the AG Academy Professional Fees Paid Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Regular Team Social Events Our AG People Promise is about creating an aligned, motivated, healthy and agile workplace in which you can thrive and be successful. In our search for the right talent to join our team, we focus on good people who together will be empowered to be the driver of their own progression – No stoppers and no red tape. A combination of digital tools and in‑person meetings gives us the opportunity to meet many fascinating talents and to find suitable solutions for every team.