Thomas Gray Limited (Registered in England & Wales No. 07839720) of Crest House,
53 Station Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9LG
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Principal Designer
Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Package
This role is handled by:
Joanna Rogers
Associate Director of Interim
Thomas Gray Search and SelectionTelephone: 01784 697 329
Email: Jo@tglsearch.com
In detail…
Required background: Volume Housing
The Opportunity:
An established architectural practice based in Woking is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design delivery of large-scale residential schemes, some comprising up to 1,000 units, across all project stages.
You will be managing a small team of talented architectural staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality drawing packages while also maintaining strong client relationships and involvement in technical output.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Principal Designer duties across multiple volume residential developments
- Manage and mentor a team of 4–5 skilled technicians and architects
- Liaise directly with residential developer clients and coordinate project requirements
- Produce and review technical drawings and documentation
- Ensure design risk is managed in compliance with CDM regulations
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Principal Designer or Senior Architectural professional on large-scale residential projects
- Strong team leadership and client-facing skills
- In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process from planning to delivery
- Familiarity with UK Building Regulations and CDM duties
- Proficiency in AutoCAD essential; Revit or other BIM tools desirable
Ref: 3916JR
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