Principal Designer

Our client, a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy and industry leader with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK are currently seeking a Principal Designer to join their expanding team. Our client are receptive in their search and open to Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Architectural professionals. The successful candidate does not necessarily have to be working as a Principal Designer but have a good knowledge of the Building Safety Act and be eager to further their knowledge. With offices nationwide and a diverse team of specialists, our client works across a broad range of sectors including Residential, Education, Commercial and Public Sector.You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.We welcome applications from professionals with backgrounds in Project Management, Architecture, or Building Surveying who have experience working within the Principal Designer role or who have significant knowledge of Building Regulations. As a Principal Designer you will take a leading role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Building Regulations (BR) across a wide range of projects. You will work closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes.Principal Designer Job OverviewActing as Principal Designer for a variety of projects including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and non-HRBsDeveloping, submitting, and managing applications to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), navigating Gateways 1, 2 and 3Providing expert consultancy on the functional application of regulations across complex upgrades, relocations and acquisitionsLeading project design and technical phases, reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure complianceCoordinating with clients, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects successfullySupporting design and planning for specialist environments including manufacturing, commercial, and public sector projectsPrincipal Designer Job RequirementsStrong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations and associated legislationExperience assisting clients with successful applications to the Building Safety RegulatorExcellent communication and leadership skillsFull driving licenceKeen interest in the Building Safety ActLive within a commutable distance of NewcastlePrincipal Designer Salary & BenefitsCompetitive salary (50,000 - 60,000 DOE)Pension schemeHealthcare schemeHoliday that accrues with serviceFlexible / hybrid workingBonus schemePersonal & Professional development plansTraining and CPD to further knowledge relating to the BSAFurther company benefits to be discussed at interview stageBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-10