Principal Designer
Reference: KONORTH987
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive based on 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).
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