Principal Designer - Architecture

Principal Designer - Award-Winning Architectural Practice

Location: Berkshire

Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Hybrid Working + Flexible Hours

Are you an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist looking to take your career in a new direction while staying firmly rooted in the architecture industry?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished, award-winning architectural practice renowned for delivering high-quality design and leading the way in their specialist sector.

With a dynamic, friendly team and a relaxed workplace culture, this practice values its employees and offers genuine flexibility, including hybrid working and flexible start times.

About the Role

As Principal Designer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects meet client expectations, comply with CDM regulations and are delivered on time and within budget. You'll act as the key professional for health & safety compliance across the practice, working closely with design teams, clients, and external consultants to identify risks and provide innovative solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong architectural background who is ready to step into a leadership position, guiding projects from inception to completion while shaping the practice's approach to design risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple architectural projects, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety standards and client requirements.
• Act as the Principal Designer, reviewing designs, identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare and manage pre-construction health & safety documentation.
• Provide expert advice on the Building Safety Act 2022 and other relevant legislation.
• Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their professional development.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and external consultants to maintain strong working relationships.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and competence declarations.

Key Requirements

The role would be ideal for someone with proven experience as a Principal Designer or equally an experienced Architect or Architectural Technologist who possess strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation - and looking to develop their career in this direction.

Other Important Attributes include:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Revit
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and liaise with stakeholders.
• Experience delivering architecture projects from concept through to completion.

Desirable Qualifications & Memberships include:

• RIBA / ARB / APS Principal Designer accreditation.
• NEBOSH qualification (or working towards).
• Membership of IOSH or APS (or working towards).

Why Join?

• Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 (depending on experience).
• Flexible working hours - start between 8am and 10am.
• Hybrid working - split your time between home and the office.
• Join a multi-award-winning practice with a reputation for excellence.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team with a relaxed culture.
• Opportunity to progress your career and shape the future of design risk management within architecture.

How to Apply

If you're an Architect or Architectural Technologist ready to take the next step into a Principal Designer role, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking, market-leading practice.

Click apply to send your CV or alternatively contact Joey Waller at Conrad Consulting on (phone number removed) for more details.