Architectural Principal Designer

Hunter Dunning; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable architectural practice in East Grinstead is seeking an Architectural Principal Designer to manage high-risk building projects. The role involves advising on health and safety, leading project teams, and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act. Candidates should be ARB registered architects with experience in cladding typologies and be willing to undergo further training.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-risk buildings in the UK.
• Understanding and application of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Willingness to undergo additional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health & safety matters.
• Lead architectural projects and teams as Principal Designer.
• Coordinate health & safety during preconstruction.

Skills

High-risk building experience

Knowledge of cladding typologies

Revit skills

Education

ARB registered Architect

Job description

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Architectural Principal Designer, East Grinstead

Client:

Hunter Dunning

Location:

East Grinstead, West Sussex

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

Job Description:

Architectural Principal Designer Job in East Grinstead, West Sussex

I have recently met with our client, an established and successful architectural practice, which now has an Architectural Principal Designer position available. They are seeking Architects with experience in high-risk buildings who are interested in gaining registration as a Principal Designer.

Our client is a multi-sector architectural practice with projects in residential, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and façade sectors. Currently, they are involved in remediating cladding in multi-level buildings in London and various retrofit projects across the UK. Due to increased demand, they are looking to hire an Architectural Principal Designer to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise on health & safety matters
• Lead architectural projects and teams as Principal Designer
• Review design risk assessments and support the Building Safety Act 2022 compliance
• Support preconstruction health & safety planning
• Possess detailed knowledge of cladding typologies; assist with preconstruction information
• Coordinate health & safety during preconstruction and work towards RIBA Principal Designer registration
• Issue safety documentation upon project completion
• Collaborate with design teams to develop guidance and management tools
• Engage with clients and enforce authorities
• Manage information using a CDE interface and curate the Golden Thread

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with high-risk buildings in the UK; ARB registered Architect
• Understanding and application of the Building Safety Act 2022
• Knowledge of cladding typologies; Revit skills are highly advantageous
• Willingness to undergo additional training and development