Senior Principal Designer

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Designer to join one of the UK's most reputable construction consultancies, and to be based anywhere in the UK!

Renowned for delivering excellence across a variety of sectors, this organisation is seeking a professional with strong expertise in the new Building Regulations.

The Principal Designer Role

The successful Principal Designer will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the new Building Regulations and delivering exceptional CDM services. This position offers the chance to work across diverse sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, managing complex design and construction challenges.

Principal Designer Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Principal Designer in line with CDM 2015 and the latest Building Safety Act.
• Advising clients and design teams on compliance with the new Building Regulations.
• Leading risk management processes and ensuring hazard mitigation throughout project lifecycles.
• Reviewing pre-construction information (PCI) and managing construction phase plans (CPP).
• Facilitating design team workshops, risk review meetings, and producing detailed documentation, including F10 notifications.

This role is ideal for a driven professional eager to apply their expertise in Building Regulations to a broad portfolio of projects, while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-working environment.

The Principal Designer will have

• Extensive experience delivering Principal Designer services under CDM 2015.
• A comprehensive understanding of the new Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualifications.
• Membership with IOSH or APS (preferred).
• A background in construction, architecture, or engineering.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

In Return?

• Salary: Up to £70,000
• Pension contribution of up to 10%
• Fully remote working with flexible hours (multiple offices available across the UK if you want an office environment)
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extensive career development and progression opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Fully paid professional memberships and ongoing training support

If you are a Principal Designer or have expertise in the new Building Regulations and are considering your next career move, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential chat.

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Principal Designer | CDM | Building Safety Act | Building Regulations | Remote | UK | NEBOSH | Health and Safety