Intermediate Principal Designer (CDM & Building Regulations)
- Konker Recruitment
- Billericay, Essex
- Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Construction
Job Description
Intermediate Principal Designer (CDM & Building Regulations)
Optional locations: Billericay, Colchester, London
Salary up to £50,000 + Hybrid / Flexible working + 25 days + BH + Company Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration and people-first values. Operating nationally and working across a diverse range of sectors, the business is known for delivering thoughtful, practical design solutions that positively impact the built environment and the communities around it.
The organisation offers a progressive, supportive and inclusive culture where teamwork is genuinely valued. Employees are trusted to take ownership of their work while benefiting from flexible working, structured development opportunities and strong leadership support.
The Principal Designer role sits at the heart of the Building Regulations and CDM function, working closely with internal design teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance across a varied project portfolio. The position offers real autonomy, exposure to technically interesting work, and the opportunity to influence best practice. The role can be based in Colchester, Billericay or London and offers a salary of up to £50,000, alongside an excellent benefits package.
Key responsibilities include:
Optional locations: Billericay, Colchester, London
Salary up to £50,000 + Hybrid / Flexible working + 25 days + BH + Company Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration and people-first values. Operating nationally and working across a diverse range of sectors, the business is known for delivering thoughtful, practical design solutions that positively impact the built environment and the communities around it.
The organisation offers a progressive, supportive and inclusive culture where teamwork is genuinely valued. Employees are trusted to take ownership of their work while benefiting from flexible working, structured development opportunities and strong leadership support.
The Principal Designer role sits at the heart of the Building Regulations and CDM function, working closely with internal design teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance across a varied project portfolio. The position offers real autonomy, exposure to technically interesting work, and the opportunity to influence best practice. The role can be based in Colchester, Billericay or London and offers a salary of up to £50,000, alongside an excellent benefits package.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as Principal Designer across CDM and Building Regulations service lines
- Providing expert advice to clients and project teams on health, safety and regulatory compliance
- Coordinating and reviewing design risk documentation and compliance records
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams to embed safety and compliance throughout project delivery
- Carrying out inspections and reviews to identify and manage compliance risks
- Proven experience working in a CDM Principal Designer and/or Building Regulations Principal Designer role
- Strong technical background in architecture, building surveying, project management or health & safety
- Sound understanding of UK health & safety legislation and Building Safety Act requirements
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