Principal Design Director

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · UK wide

Principal Design Director at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, across the UK. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Graphic Designer

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/principal-design-director

About the role

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 or Building Control Surveyor to be their own boss, reporting to board only.

The successful Director for Building Regulations Principal Design will have the opportunity to maximise their own bonuses. This consultancy has a wide range of long-term clients, which will offer an exciting role for the Architect, RBI or Principal Design lead who steps into this role.

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 Principal Designer with RIBA, CIAT or APS for HRBs or a Class 3 G/H Registered Building Inspector.

In Return?

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

  • Up to £110,000
  • Multiple Bonus schemes
  • Car Allowance
  • 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 removed].

Ref: GC3986

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

Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/principal-design-director · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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