Principal Designer

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Principal Designer to oversee compliance for nationwide projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Building Control or Architecture, focusing on technical aspects rather than hands-on design. This role offers competitive salary and long-term growth potential within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Long-term Growth Potential

Qualifications

• Strong background in Building Control/Inspection or Architecture.
• In-depth understanding of current building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver nationwide projects ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert technical advice to ensure design proposals meet safety standards.

Skills

Technical Writing

Attention to Detail

Compliance

Education

Building Control/Inspection

Architecture

Job description

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Role – Principal Designer

Salary: £45k - £90k, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: Exeter

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle or Matthew Lovegrove at RGB Recruitment ASAP!

Are you technically skilled with a background in Building Control/Inspection or Architecture looking for an exciting new challenge? Join an award-winning, independent consultancy with a reputation for innovation and excellence.

This multi-disciplinary company has recently secured a 5-year nationwide program of works and is looking for three Principal Designers to lead these high-profile projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical and compliance aspects of the industry, rather than hands-on design work. Working autonomously, you’ll focus on ensuring projects comply with current building regulations and CDM2015 regulations, with the flexibility to work remotely or from one of their nine offices nationwide.

Whether you come from a Building Control/Inspection background or an Architectural background, this is a fantastic opportunity for an exciting and rewarding new challenge.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and deliver a portfolio of nationwide projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations and CDM2015 regulations.
• Collaborate with external design teams, focusing on technical and compliance aspects rather than hands-on design work.
• Provide expert technical advice to ensure design proposals meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Play a key role in shaping and potentially growing the Principal Designer service line within the company.
• Diversify into other disciplines within the consultancy, with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Requirements:

• A strong background in Building Control/Inspection or Architecture, with a focus on technical work (no design work involved, mainly technical writing).
• In-depth understanding of current building regulations (knowledge of CDM2015 regulations is a bonus, but training will be provided).
• Excellent attention to detail and technical expertise.
• A preference for the compliance, writing, and regulatory side of projects over drawing or hands-on design work.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage projects effectively.

This is a unique opportunity offering a competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications), an excellent benefits package, and a friendly, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment. The role provides long-term growth potential, with opportunities to diversify into other disciplines or develop the Principal Designer role into a standalone service line within the company.