Principal Designer

Job description

Principal Designer

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE

A dynamic, design-led architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to lead CDM design risk management across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, growing team and play a key role in ensuring design safety, compliance, and quality throughout all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design risk management and CDM compliance across projects
• Prepare and manage Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files
• Review design information, identify hazards, and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support best practice and internal knowledge sharing

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Principal Designer experience under CDM 2015
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and risk management
• Experience across commercial, industrial, healthcare, or education projects
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organisation skills
• Revit proficiency advantageous (not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and solutions-focused mindset

Benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 DOE
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, free parking, private medical, life assurance, income protection
• CPD, mentoring, volunteering days, financial planning support

If this position is of interest, and aligns with your experience then please do apply! We look forward to speaking with you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

16-12-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English