Principal Design Director

  • Brandon James
  • City, London
  • 22/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Principal Design Director

A multidisciplinary consultancy with a close-knit Principal Design team is looking to bring a Director into the business. You will join a harmonious and experienced team.

This is a unique opportunity for an Architect registered with RIBA or CIAT, or a Class 3 registered Building Control Surveyor, looking to transition into a Principal Design role. You will lead a team and manage service operations.

The successful Director for Building Regulations will be in a client facing position and sit on the company Board as the lead for the Principal Design service offering. You will work from an office two days a week.

The Role

The successful Director for Principal Designer will manage the team to ensure both Building Regulation and CDM risk is mitigated. You will lead the operations of the service, manage team members, and responsible for managing their pipeline of repeat business.

The Person

The Principal Design Director suitable for this role will have at least 15 years within an Architectural or Building Control Surveyor / RBI role.

The Principal Design Director suitable for this role will be registered as a RIBA, CIAT or APS Principal Designer for HRBs or a Class 3 G/H RBI / Building Control Surveyor.

In Return?

The salary is negotiable dependant on your ability and experience but as a guide:

  • Up to 130,000
  • Multiple Bonus schemes
  • Pension
  • Season ticket loan
  • Health care
  • Gym membership
  • Corporate incentive scheme

There really is not a more exciting role for a Principal Designer in the market currently.

If you are an Architect or Building Control Surveyor and are considering your career options currently, please contact George Cassidy at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

Ref: GC30956

Principal Designer / Building Safety Act 2022 / APS PDBR/ BSA 2022 / Building Regulation Principal Designer / CDM Principal Designer / RIBA / MCIAT / Architectural Technologist / Building Control Surveyor / BRPD / Class 3 G/H / RBI