Job Description

6561
Benton Lane
Permanent

Building Regulations Principal Contractor - Compliance Coordinator (6561)



Location: National (supporting secure house block projects with the Ministry of Justice)

Play a key role in delivering safer, more secure facilities.

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a

Building Regulations Principal Contractor - Compliance Coordinator

to support the delivery of a series of small but high-profile secure house block projects with the

Ministry of Justice

. This role provides the opportunity to work at the heart of compliance, quality, and safety - ensuring our projects are built right first time and to the highest regulatory standards.



This is a national role, requiring periodic travel and overnight stays depending on project needs.



What you'll be doing


Support Laing O'Rourke project teams as

BRPC

, ensuring statutory responsibilities under Part 2A of the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) are fulfilled. Ensure building work complies with all relevant requirements during construction, only appointing

competent organisations and individuals

. Act as the

liaison between dutyholders

- Client, Building Regulations Principal Designer, contractors, and designers - promoting cooperation and shared accountability. Support systems for

assessing and recording competence

, reviewing throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct

risk-based inspections

of works, documenting and resolving compliance issues with independence and rigour. Participate in site inspections with Registered Building Inspectors / Building Control Approvers to maintain assurance on key risks (e.g. fire, structure, complex elements). Maintain clear, auditable records of competence checks, inspections, and communications to demonstrate compliance at completion. Encourage

proactive compliance behaviours

across project teams and support continuous improvement in regulatory understanding. Provide feedback to the Central Building Safety Team, contributing to optimisation and innovation in compliance practice.
What we're looking for


Degree in Building Surveying, Building Control, Architecture, Structural or Fire Engineering, Construction Management or a related field (desirable). Chartered (or working towards) membership with

RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent

. At least

10 years' experience

in the built environment, ideally on major projects. Strong background in

site inspections

and associated documentation. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex regulations. Collaborative approach with clients, consultants, and contractors. Proven ability to balance

technical rigour, quality, and risk management

in fast-paced environments.
Why Laing O'Rourke?



At Laing O'Rourke, our purpose is to redefine what's possible in the construction industry. Guided by our values -

Care, Courage, and Integrity

- we deliver projects that make a difference to society and the people who use them.



We are proud to be a

Disability Confident Level 3 Leader employer

, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.



Join us and help shape safer, more sustainable places of security and rehabilitation with the Ministry of Justice.



?

Ready to build a safer future?

Apply today and be part of Laing O'Rourke's Building Safety journey.



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