Principal Designer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a Principal Designer to ensure safety and compliance across diverse projects. This role offers up to £65,000 with a hybrid work model, opportunities for progression to partnership, and involves collaborating with top professionals in the field.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Funding for professional development

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as Principal Designer or Associate Architect.
• Knowledge of BDPR framework and building safety regulations.
• Professional qualifications in architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer function, ensuring design safety.
• Mitigate design risks with project teams.
• Act as primary contact for building safety compliance.

Skills

Building safety regulations

CDM regulations

Risk management

Education

RIBA qualification

ARB qualification

Job description

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Principal Designer, London (City of London)

Client:

Konker

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Progression from Associate / Senior Architect

London / Oxford - Hybrid

Up to £65,000 DOE + bonus structure + progression opportunity to partner / directorship level + hybrid working 2-3 days + funding + company benefits

Are you an Associate or Senior Architect ready to step into a leadership role with a focus on building safety and compliance?

This is an opportunity to work for an established multidisciplinary service offering services to sectors across the commercial office, industrial, education space being some of the few.

Working with a business of 40 industry leading professionals, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious architect with building regulations expertise looking to step into a Principal Designer-focused role, offering full project autonomy and a clear route to partnership or directorship within the business.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance across a wide range of projects, acting as a key figure in the design and construction phases. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable building solutions.

You’ll be based between the London or Oxford office and will have the opportunity to work from home 2 or 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Principal Designer function, providing expert guidance on design safety, CDM regulations, and risk management.
• Working closely with project teams to identify and mitigate design risks at the earliest stages.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for all building safety matters, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations.
• Providing strategic input into project planning and execution.
• Supporting business development initiatives by leveraging your BDPR expertise to build strong client relationships.

The Person:

• Experience as a Principal Designer or Associate Architect, with commercial experience
• Knowledge of the Building Design Professional Registration (BDPR) framework and building safety regulations.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., RIBA, ARB, or similar)