Principal Designer

Job description

Thought about an Architecture adjacent career move, but not sure how best to apply your skills?

This could be for you in that case - we're looking for a Principal Designer, or someone aspiring to be one. One of the most important new-ish roles in the design and construction industry, becoming more and more common as a standalone role as a result of the BSA.

What's on offer?

• Multi-disciplinary consultancy of Project Managers, Surveyors, Commercial, Planning and Architecture. 250 people nationwide covering most sectors of design and construction.
• About 20 in the Architecture team, another 2 Principal Designers to work with and the support and drive to get you accredited, experienced and climbing the ladder.
• 32 days' holidays + bank holidays, private healthcare, 50% off gym memberships, and more.
• Being part of potential massive success story as the company goes from strength to strength, continuing astronomical growth.

What do you need?

• You'll need to be passionate about doing things once, the right way. Your role is essential for the smooth designing and building of projects.
• You'll be experienced with the CDM regulations, the BSA and ideally HRBs. If not HRBs, you'll need to be an accredited PD or soon becoming one.
• Ideally, you will have dealt with the responsibilities of being a PD - planning, monitoring and coordinating health & safety throughout the design and build process.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English