BR Principal Designer

Principal Designer

A leading Architecture firm is entering an exciting period of rapid growth and is looking to appoint another experienced Senior   Principal Designer to play a key role in their fast-expanding team in the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Building Regs professional who wants to take on a senior position within a business that is investing heavily in its people, clients, and long-term vision.

The Role

Joining the team as   Principal Designer, you will act as a key advisor on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including commercial, residential, education and heritage. You will lead on CDM and   compliance, support clients in fulfilling their duties, and work closely with design teams to embed health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior team members and helping shape Prinicpal Design best practice as the consultancy continues to grow. There is a massive opportunity for growth within the business, opportunities to lead or build your own team and work up to Director level.

BR Principal Designer

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver the Principal Designer role in line with CDM Regulations 2015

* Advise clients on their statutory duties and support them in achieving compliance

* Coordinate health & safety during the pre-construction phase

* Review and contribute to design risk management and hazard elimination

* Liaise with architects, engineers, and contractors to promote safe design principles

* Act as building regulations Principal Designer advisor for their design teams.

* Collate and comment on all Design Risk compliance documents for projects.

* Produce, review and update a BSA compliance Risk Register.

* Attend design team meetings and project workshops

* Support the development of internal CDM &   procedures and standards

* Mentor and support junior CDM/BR professionals

What skills should you have?

* Proven experience operating as a CDM &   Principal Designer

* Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, The Building Safety Act 2022 and wider construction health & safety legislation

* Experience working within a consultancy environment (preferred)

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence design teams and clients

* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)

* Membership of APS / IOSH / RIBA / CIOB (desirable)

* Strong report writing and organisational skills

What’s On Offer

* Clear pathway for career progression into Associate/leadership level

* Varied and high-profile project portfolio

* Supportive, collaborative team culture

* Competitive salary up to £85,000

* Season loan tickets

* Employee bonus

* Flexible working options - hybrid to 99% remote

If you’re a driven Building Regs professional looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that values quality, collaboration, and long-term development, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch to find out more or apply confidentially