Principal Designer

Principal Designer

Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Package

This role is handled by:

Joanna Rogers

Joanna Rogers

Associate Director of Interim

Telephone: 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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