At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design risk management and ensure compliance under the Building Safety Act.
- Company: Rapidly growing consultancy at the forefront of Building Safety and Design Compliance.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and develop your expertise in a highly sought-after sector.
- Why this job: Shape the future of safer buildings while working on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Chartered Architect with experience in Principal Designer duties and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are working with a specialist consultancy experiencing significant growth within the Building Safety and Design Compliance sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Architect with experience undertaking, supporting or advising on Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act. This consultancy operates at the intersection of architectural practice, client advisory, and construction delivery, supporting a diverse portfolio of residential, mixed-use and commercial developments across the UK.
As a Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring design compliance and managing design risk throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams across RIBA Stages 2–6.
Key Responsibilities- Acting as Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act.
- Leading design risk management and compliance activities.
- Advising clients and project teams on regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams to ensure compliance throughout design and construction phases.
- Supporting projects from planning and design development through to delivery and completion.
- Promoting effective design governance and information management processes.
- Contributing to the successful delivery of both High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and non-HRB projects.
- Chartered Architect (ARB registered).
- Experience undertaking, supporting or advising on Principal Designer duties.
- Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and wider regulatory environment.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, design risk management and compliance processes.
- Experience working across multiple RIBA stages.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and design teams.
Join a rapidly growing specialist consultancy at the forefront of Building Safety and Design Compliance. Work on a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. Develop your expertise within a fast-evolving and highly sought-after sector. Flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're interested in building safety, design compliance and helping shape the future of safer buildings, click apply!
Principal Designer in London employer: Knightwood Associates
Join a rapidly growing specialist consultancy in Central London that is at the forefront of Building Safety and Design Compliance. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse portfolio of projects, this company offers an engaging work culture where your expertise as a Principal Designer will be valued and nurtured. Experience meaningful career progression while contributing to the safety and compliance of innovative residential and commercial developments.
