Principal Designer
Reference: KONORTH987
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive based one experience
We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join a long-standing client- a well-established architectural practice with over 50 years of expertise in sectors including Logistics, Education, Leisure, and more. This role requires a proactive leader to oversee design safety, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations across projects valued from £500,000 to £200 million.
The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, BIM proficiency, and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams. You will ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations while promoting creative, safe, and sustainable design solutions.
As part of the role, you will join an award-winning practice, contributing to diverse, innovative projects while maintaining our reputation for timely, budget-conscious delivery.
Skills, Experience & Responsibilities for the role of Principal Designer:
- Oversee health & safety risks in design from concept to delivery.
- Coordinate with architects, clients, and contractors for smooth project workflows.
- Ensure timely compliance with CDM regulations across multiple sectors.
- Manage design risk assessments and provide H&S advice.
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and industry standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- BIM proficiency and multi-disciplinary collaboration experience.
- Project management skills with attention to timelines and budgets.
- Identify and manage health & safety risks during the design process.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitate compliance and risk mitigation from concept to handover.
- Prepare design risk assessments and ensure BIM integration.
- Expertise in CDM 2015 regulations and project safety.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in BIM and project management tools.
- Experience across multiple sectors (e.g., Logistics, Education, Leisure).
To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, please send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon!