Principal Designer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally renowned Architectural Practice in London is seeking a talented Principal Designer (BSA) to join their team. This role involves leading design safety on large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of safety regulations, experience in high-rise projects, and an architectural or engineering background. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to fulfill the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act.
• Confident in engaging with clients and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer on landmark projects.
• Lead compliance and embed safety in design.
• Facilitate design risk management workshops.

Skills

Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Experience in large, complex projects

Safety and risk management integration

Delivery of training on design safety

Education

Architectural or Engineering background

Job description

Overview

We are working with an internationally renowned Architectural Practice who are actively seeking a talented Principal Designer (BSA) to join their expanding team in Canary Wharf, London. The successful Principal Designer will be working on a wide range of large-scale, high-rise Commercial & Residential projects that dominate the London skyline. Our client offers a full range of professional services including Architecture, Planning, Interiors and Urban Design. They are recognised globally for their innovative design and technical expertise, shaping extraordinary buildings across London and Internationally.

Principal Designer (BSA) Job Overview

• Act as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act across a portfolio of landmark projects
• Lead on compliance, embedding safety into the design process from the outset
• Drive early engagement with clients and multi-disciplinary design teams to influence safe and sustainable design solutions
• Facilitate design risk management workshops and contribute to best practice guidance
• Produce and coordinate statutory documentation in line with BSA requirements
• Review and challenge design and construction safety information, including risk assessments and method statements
• Attend client and design meetings as the trusted advisor on building safety matters
• Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to the growth of a high-performing design safety team

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Professional with strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Experience of working on large, complex projects, ideally within high-rise residential or commercial sectors
• Capable of fulfilling the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act
• Able to integrate safety and risk management into the design process
• Confident in delivering training and guidance on design safety matters
• Architectural or Engineering background

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (£55,000 - £70,000 DOE increased salary for more senior candidates)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• BUPA Healthcare
• Training and progression opportunities
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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