Senior Principal Designer – Building Regulations & CDM

VACANCY REF: CK3443884

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping safe, sustainable, and compliant spaces? This is your chance to bring your technical expertise and leadership skills into a role where you’ll influence design from the ground up, making a real impact across a range of projects.

What’s on offer?

We’re searching for an experienced Senior Principal Designer who thrives on collaboration, clear decision-making, and guiding project teams through the challenges of Building Regulations and CDM. If you’re looking for the next step in your career with a business that values people as much as projects, this could be it.

What you will be doing…

• Taking the lead in design management, ensuring compliance with the latest Building Regulations (2023, Part 2A) and CDM 2015.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams, bringing clarity and confidence to complex regulations.
• Using your strong communication skills to coordinate teams and influence key project decisions.
• Supporting site inspections and health & safety requirements, with opportunities to expand into HRB work, access audits, and RAMS reviews.

What we’re looking for…

• A degree in Building Control, Architecture, or Structural Engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in design management or building control.
• Additional qualifications such as NEBOSH.
• Professional memberships (APS, IOSH, CABE).
• A strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and design coordination.

Why you’ll love it here…

• A supportive, people-first culture where career development is encouraged at every stage.
• A modern, flexible approach to work – because we know life doesn’t stop outside the office.
• The chance to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that offers both responsibility and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Contact Caroline Kingsley on 07768 381831
📧 Email: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment
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