Technical Design Lead

Job Description:

Technical Design Lead (Façades / Remediation) — BSR & Gateway Focus

Location: Leicester | Sector: Building Envelope / Façade Remediation & Recladding

A well-established building envelope contractor delivering façade remediation and recladding schemes (including high-rise residential projects over 18m requiring Gateway approval) is looking to appoint a senior Technical Design Lead to take ownership of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) submissions and the full Gateway process.

This is a compliance-led technical role. It’s ideal for a senior façade professional who understands systems and remediation, but prefers governance, coordination and regulatory submission leadership over day-to-day CAD production.

The Role

You’ll lead the technical compliance workflow across live remediation projects, ensuring documentation is accurate, structured and aligned with the Building Safety Act and HRB requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and coordinating Gateway 2 submissions to the BSR

• Managing and responding to BSR RFIs and regulatory queries

• Compiling technical information into clear, compliant submission packs

• Coordinating consultants, façade designers and internal teams to validate accuracy

• Ensuring alignment with Building Regulations, HRB requirements, and the Building Safety Act

• Supporting internal stakeholders with compliance strategy and process improvement across the business

What We’re Looking For

You’ll likely come from a façade/cladding technical background, with strong exposure to HRB compliance and submission work.

Essential

• Strong understanding of HRB projects (18m+)

• Proven experience with Gateway submissions and/or Building Control processes

• Background in façades, cladding, EWI, recladding or remediation

• Experience compiling technical compliance packs and structured documentation

• Strong written, organisational and stakeholder management skills

• Confidence liaising with regulators, consultants and client-side stakeholders

Desirable

• Technical qualification in Architecture, Building Technology, Façade Engineering (or similar)

• Experience supporting multiple projects and building internal compliance frameworks