Vacancy type Current vacancies
Profession Architecture
Location Bristol
Description
Full time permanent contract
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable
Building Regulations Manager to support our Bristol and Cardiff studios. This pivotal role bridges policy, practice, and peopleensuring our teams are empowered to meet the evolving demands of building safety and regulatory compliance.
The role will operate across
three strategic pillars Central, Studio, and Local Teams. While the responsibilities are defined, the way you deliver them should reflect your strengths, personality, and leadership style to achieve shared objectives agreed with studio leadership
INITIAL OBJECTIVES
As part of your onboarding and development, the following early priorities have been identified:
- Strengthen awareness and understanding of building regulations compliance across the studio.
- Develop studio-specific tools, guidance, and initiatives that support project compliance.
- Fulfil the duties of Building Regulations Principal Designer (BR-PD) and BR-PD Advisor on Bristol/Cardiff projects, working alongside technical teams.
- Act as the key communication link between the local studio and BDPs wider Building Safety Group , staying aligned with national initiatives and evolving policy.
THREE PILLARS OF THE ROLE
- Central Support BDP Building Safety Group
Youll be integrated into BDPs wider
Building Safety Group (BSG) - a centralised team that:
- Supports technical staff across studios in meeting compliance obligations.
- Manages BDPs response to the Building Safety Act 2022 and changes to The Building Regulations 2010.
- Oversees the implementation of BR-PD roles across all applicable projects.
- Key Central Figures:
- Chief Executive sets policy and governance structures.
- Building Safety Group Board Director reports to the Board and oversees compliance performance.
- Building Safety Group Lead delivers policy implementation and supports Studios in fulfilling their duties.
- Studio Responsibilities
WITHIN THE BRISTOL AND CARDIFF STUDIOS, YOUR ROLE INCLUDES:
- Supporting Studio Chairs and Project Directors to uphold compliance and establish project-specific processes.
- Acting as Building Regulations Manager , reporting to the BSG Lead, ensuring consistent application of BDP policies.
- Collaborating with Building Regulation Representatives to offer hands-on support, circulate best practice, and feedback improvement ideas to the central team.
- Assisting technical staff in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities under the legislation, particularly regarding the BR-PD and Designer roles.
- Local Leadership Bristol / Cardiff
THIS ROLE IS KEY TO HOW THE STUDIO WILL:
- Integrate compliance into the heart of the design process.
- Mentor and upskill staff to reflect competency and readiness.
- Demonstrate excellence in regulatory compliance to our clients.
- Stay ahead of industry developments related to building safety, legislation, and competence .
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Experience in managing regulatory compliance in a design, engineering, or construction context.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and influence at all levels.
- Comfortable working across multiple teams and disciplines, translating central policy into local practice.
- BR-PD or similar compliance role experience preferred (or readiness to step into the role with support).
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
This is not just a compliance roleit's a leadership opportunity. You'll shape how we design, how we build, and how we protect the safety and wellbeing of building users. Youll play a vital part in how BDP continues to lead in a changing regulatory landscape.
About Us
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world thats built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of whats possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.
We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japans Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether were designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.
Were proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected worldone that leaves every place better than we found it.
BDP OFFERS
In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.
We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.
We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.
To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.
TO APPLY
To apply please click on the Apply button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.
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