Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Islington Greater London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Principal Designer
Central London - Fit Out Contractor
££ - Negotiable
The Role
Following a series of recent project wins, an exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s largest and most respected main contractors.
They are seeking to recruit a Designer to join their team, working on a programme of banking and food retail refurbishment and fit-out projects with individual project values ranging from £100,000 to £5M.
This is a highly successful organisation delivering some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects. With an annual turnover exceeding £2bn and a workforce of over 2,000 employees nationwide, the company has an excellent reputation within the industry.
Their portfolio spans a wide range of sectors including Banking, Food Retail, & Public Sector
This role would particularly suit a Designer looking to take the next step in their career
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and contribute to project proposals
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Produce, negotiate, and manage project-specific designer agreements, scopes of work, and design management plans, ensuring clarity and alignment across all parties
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Ensure project designs are fully reviewed, identifying and mitigating Health & Safety risks
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Produce and manage a realistic design programme and information delivery schedule aligned with design, procurement, and construction requirements
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Lead and coordinate the on-site design team, including external design consultants
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Chair and lead design team meetings with key stakeholders
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Provide input into design team performance development reviews (PDRs)
Candidate Experience
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Experience working for a main contractor or as a Lead Architect
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Banking and/or food retail experience is desirable but not essential
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Previous roles may include Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Project Architect, or Junior Design Manager
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Proven experience delivering projects from inception through to completion
* Evidence of leading regulatory compliance
* Experience planning/monitoring design‑compliance strategies
* Experience issuing PD:BR declarations or working directly with Building Control
* Experience managing multidisciplinary design compliance
* Golden‑thread or gateway‑style information management responsibilities
* Demonstrate PAS 8671‑level competence
The Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a leading main contractor in a stable and supportive environment. The successful candidate will benefit from:
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Long-term career progression opportunities
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A competitive salary and generous benefits package
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Access to an industry-leading training and development programme
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Flexible working, including up to two days per week working from home