Senior Principal Designer

Brandon James Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will serve as the main point of contact for clients, provide expert advice, and mentor junior team members. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those seeking to advance their career in a thriving architecture practice. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in project delivery.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Bonus scheme based on performance

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Principal Designer or in health and safety roles.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and design risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Principal Designer duties in line with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Provide expert guidance on design risk management and health and safety.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Client Communication

Design Risk Management

Mentoring

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

A national architecture practice is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join their Wakefield office and play a key role in their growing team. With seven offices across the UK and a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, this is a unique opportunity to join a leading practice during an exciting phase of expansion.

The Principal Designer Role

In this role, you will manage all aspects of Principal Designer duties, working closely with clients, architects, and contractors to deliver projects that meet the highest health and safety standards. You’ll provide expert advice, ensure design risk is managed effectively, and contribute to project success across a variety of sectors. With opportunities for mentoring junior team members and collaborating with colleagues across the UK, this is a fantastic role for an experienced professional seeking career growth.

Principal Designer Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
2. Provide expert guidance on design risk management and health and safety.
3. Serve as the client’s main point of contact for CDM-related advice on a wide variety of projects.
4. Attend client and design team meetings to ensure effective collaboration and compliance.
5. Support and mentor junior members of the team to ensure high standards of service delivery.

The Principal Designer

1. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification (NEBOSH Diploma desirable).
2. Extensive experience as a Principal Designer or in a related health and safety role.
3. Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and design risk management.
4. Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
5. Experience in producing fee proposals and managing project invoicing is desirable.

In Return?

1. Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000.
2. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. Pension contribution.
4. Bonus scheme based on project and team performance.
5. Professional development and training opportunities.
6. Flexible working arrangements.
7. Healthcare benefits.

If you are a Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on 01628 367034 for a confidential discussion.