Principal Designer
Principal Designer job across the UK, working on critical telecoms, infrastructure and manufacturing projects for a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. The role offers hybrid working and can be based from their office in Plymouth, Bristol, Exeter, Kent, St Austell, Chichester, Manchester, Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds or Torquay. Offering a salary of £40,000 – £65,000, this role is ideal for a technically strong Principal Designer looking to lead complex national projects and support clients in complying with the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.
A well-established consultancy offering design, building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, town planning, and urban design services. They work across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, and commercial. Known for their collaborative and professional environment, they focus on delivering excellence in every project.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead Principal Designer role ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act and Regulations
Manage Building Safety Regulator applications through all Gateways
Provide expert advice on regulations for complex telecoms, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects
Review design information for health and safety compliance
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
Support design and delivery of specialist clean and secure environments
Develop build programmes prioritising business continuity.Required Skills & Experience
Experience in a Principal Designer or senior design role with responsibility for CDM and building regulations
Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations
Proven ability to manage applications to the Building Safety Regulator
Relevant degree in architecture, architectural technology, engineering, or construction-related field
Chartered membership or working towards with recognised bodies such as RIBA, ARB, or CIAT
Experience delivering complex commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects
Full UK driving licence.What you get back
Salary £45,000 – £65,000
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with years of service up to 27 years)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
Private Healthcare
Excellent enhanced pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay scheme (including long term sickness insurance)
Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline
Exclusive restaurant, travel and retail discounts
Access to free independent 1 to 1 financial advice.Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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