Principal Designer

Maidstone, Kent
Hunter Dunning Limited

Principal Designer job across the UK, working on critical telecoms, infrastructure and manufacturing projects for a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy. The role offers hybrid working and can be based from their office in Plymouth, Bristol, Exeter, Kent, St Austell, Chichester, Manchester, Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds or Torquay. Offering a salary of 40,000 – 65,000, this role is ideal for a technically strong Principal Designer looking to lead complex national projects and support clients in complying with the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.

A well-established consultancy offering design, building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, town planning, and urban design services. They work across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, and commercial. Known for their collaborative and professional environment, they focus on delivering excellence in every project.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer role ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act and Regulations
• Manage Building Safety Regulator applications through all Gateways
• Provide expert advice on regulations for complex telecoms, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects
• Review design information for health and safety compliance
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Support design and delivery of specialist clean and secure environments
• Develop build programmes prioritising business continuity.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Principal Designer or senior design role with responsibility for CDM and building regulations
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations
• Proven ability to manage applications to the Building Safety Regulator
• Relevant degree in architecture, architectural technology, engineering, or construction-related field
• Chartered membership or working towards with recognised bodies such as RIBA, ARB, or CIAT
• Experience delivering complex commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects
• Full UK driving licence.

What you get back

• Salary 45,000 – 65,000
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with years of service up to 27 years)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
• Private Healthcare
• Excellent enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme (including long term sickness insurance)
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline
• Exclusive restaurant, travel and retail discounts
• Access to free independent 1 to 1 financial advice.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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