Principal Designer

A dynamic construction consultancy is seeking a motivated Principal Designer to join their team in the Midlands.

This role is ideal for a qualified architect or design professional with experience and knowledge of the new building safety act, alongside an interest in CDM and Health & Safety, offering the opportunity to gain specialist training and expertise in these areas.

With a diverse portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, education, residential development, local authority projects, and port infrastructure, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful and high-profile developments.

The Principal Designer Role

As a Principal Designer, you will ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, integrating health and safety into the design and construction process. Working hybrid or remotely with occasional travel to sites across the Midlands, you'll collaborate with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

Principal Designer Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Principal Designer duties in line with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Provide expert advice on design risk management and health and safety practices.
• Provide expert advice on the new building safety act to a range of clients.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, surveyors and design teams to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Prepare and review pre-construction information and construction phase plans.

The Principal Designer

• A background in architecture or a design-related field, with a strong interest in CDM and Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willingness to work towards it).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and collaborative, with a strong commitment to learning and development.
• Memberships such as RIBA, CABE etc are preferred.

What's In It for the Principal Designer?

• Competitive Salary - Dependent on experience up to £55,000
• Flexible Working - Up to 4 days per week working from home.
• Mileage Expenses - Paid for all travel, with a future car scheme in development.
• Diverse Projects - Healthcare, education, housebuilding, local authority, and port infrastructure, including future opportunity for overseas travel opportunities if interested.
• Equipment Provided - Full set-up to support remote working.
• Professional Development - Specialist training in CDM, BSA and H&S.

If you are a Principal Designer, Architect, or design professional considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.

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