Architect – Building Regulations & Compliance

About the role

ORS, a leading building consultancy in Ireland, is seeking an experienced Architect to support a wide range of commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial and mixed‑use projects. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and delivering high‑quality consultancy throughout design, construction and project completion.

Key responsibilities

• Review designs for compliance with Building Regulations and statutory requirements, report non‑compliances and risks, and workshop solutions with design teams.
• Apply problem‑solving techniques to resolve design challenges.
• Inspect installations on site to verify compliance with regulations and project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections and compliance activities across all project stages.
• Conduct site inspections, benchmark inspections and monitor construction quality.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors and specialist consultants to address compliance issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, ancillary certificates, technical submittals and other project documentation.
• Support preparation and management of inspection plans, certification records and handover documentation.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships and contribute to project meetings.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in design, building compliance or construction consultancy.
• Significant on‑site experience with a solid understanding of construction methods.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Building Regulations, BCAR requirements and planning legislation.
• Proven ability to review technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage compliance processes across multiple projects.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Required skills

• Building Regulations knowledge
• BCAR (Building Control Act Regulations) expertise
• Planning legislation familiarity
• Technical drawing review
• Construction documentation review