Building Regulations Principal Designer

Shape the Future of Building Safety at Hollis

Are you ready to lead the next chapter in building regulatory compliance? Hollis is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to launch and grow our brand-new service line as Head of Building Regulatory Compliance (Building Regulations Principal Design).

Our reputation for delivering high-profile, multi-million-pound projects across diverse sectors is matched only by our commitment to innovation and excellence, especially in the rapidly expanding residential and HRB (Higher-Risk Buildings) markets.

• Impact:
  You’ll have the autonomy to build and shape a new service, supported by our renowned ‘One Team’ ethos and collaborative Project Management, Fire Safety and Building Defects teams.
• Influence:
  Play a pivotal role in refining internal processes, developing best-in-class templates, and ensuring total regulatory compliance and outstanding client care.
• Growth:
  Drive business development, win new work, and nurture trusted industry connections. You’ll lead, train, and inspire a team of future stars.
• Innovation:
  Deliver engaging CPD sessions and training, both internally and externally, to raise awareness of Hollis and your service and to elevate your profile across the industry.
• Support:
  Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model (up to 2 days WFH per week) and a competitive salary package, with progression and reward based on your success.

• Lead the delivery of Principal Designer and BRPD Advisor services.
• Oversee compliance, plan checking, and site inspections, ensuring we’re always ahead of the curve on regulations and best practice.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners – you’ll be the go-to expert.
• Drive business development, win new work, and help grow a high‑performing team as the service expands.
• Deliver training, seminars, and CPD sessions internally and externally, raising awareness and elevating both your profile and Hollis’ reputation.
• Refine internal processes, develop templates, and ensure outstanding client care and regulatory compliance.

• A technical expert, ideally a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector, with cross‑sector experience as a BRPD and advisor, including residential and HRB projects.
• Proven success navigating the Gateway 2 process.
• Entrepreneurial drive and a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• A natural relationship builder, confident communicator, and inspiring leader.
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is genuinely excited about building something new.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, client‑focused solutions.

At Hollis, we’re proud of our reputation as one of the most dynamic and forward‑thinking consultancies in the industry. We don’t just adapt to change – we drive it. Our teams thrive on innovation, collaboration, and a genuine passion for delivering the best for our clients and each other.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model (up to 2 days WFH per week), a competitive salary package, and a culture that genuinely cares about your wellbeing and work‑life balance.

Your success won’t go unnoticed. We celebrate achievements, reward ambition, and support you to reach your full potential.

This is your chance to join an independent business with exciting plans for the future, where your expertise and ambition will be recognised and rewarded. Shape the growth of a vital new service within an independent, innovative company.

Our preference is to recruit directly wherever possible. Should this role be approved for support from external recruitment partners, we will contact our PSL agencies accordingly.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Effective introduction of a candidate will only be accepted if it has been requested to submit CV’s in relation to a specific vacancy. Any speculative submissions will not incur a fee. For any queries, kindly reach out to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member.

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