Principal Designer

  • Brandon James Ltd
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

An award-winning Construction Consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join its expanding Birmingham team. This is a chance to become part of a forward-thinking practice where you'll take ownership of exciting, high-profile projects across the commercial, residential, and public sectors.

As the Principal Designer, you'll be the driving force behind design safety - working closely with architects, clients, and contractors to identify risks early, provide expert advice, and shape safer, more efficient design solutions. You'll join a supportive and ambitious consultancy that encourages new ideas, professional growth, and genuine progression opportunities.

This is an opportunity for a motivated Principal Designer who wants to be more than just a compliance checker - someone who wants to influence, lead, and add real value to every project.

What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Principal Designer within a consultancy environment

  • Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and design risk management

  • NEBOSH, TechIOSH, IMaPS or similar qualification preferred

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Ambition to grow, lead, and take on new responsibility

Why Join?
  • Clear progression to Associate level and beyond

  • A diverse mix of challenging, high-value projects

  • Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a Principal Designer who wants to take the next step in a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term development - this is the perfect opportunity to do it.

Shape safer designs. Drive smarter outcomes. Advance your career in Birmingham.