Architect and Principal Designer

An Architect Principal Designer job is now available, working for a successful architectural practice based in the town centre of Reigate. The role would involve working on and closely with the design team on a number of interesting (but RIBA termed High Risk Building - HRB) projects.

The practice was recently formed in 2022 but the Directors possess over 40 years of experience in the industry, working on commercial and residential projects with a wide range of public and private sector clients.

The team already have formed a number of strong working relationships with clients and has plans for sustained growth over the next few years.

With a number of new and upcoming projects, they are seeking a Principal Designer to join the team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Advise on specific health & safety matters
• Lead / work on architectural projects and across teams as Principal Designer Lead
• Review projects and designs and support with preconstruction health & safety matters
• Support the client to provide preconstruction information
• coordinate all health & safety matters during preconstruction
• Be registered with or working toward being a RIBA registered principal designer
• Issue the health & safety document on completion
• Work closely with the design team
• Develop guidance materials and management tools
• Work directly with clients
• Carry out research on good practices
• Liaise with enforcing authorities
• Critically appraise design risk assessments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Possess a minimum of 5 years' experience as an Architect (ARB)
• Experience of working as a principal designer on high-risk buildings
• Ability to use AutoCAD or Revit would be preferred
• Driving licence
• Own car.

What you get back

• Competitive depending on experience
• Great culture - working with people who enjoy being a team
• Pension
• Career development
• Laptop supplied
• Flexible working hours between 8-9:30 am start and 4:30-6 pm finish
• Ongoing development and progression
• Close to local transport links
• Social events and beer-friday.

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Principal Designer Job in Reigate, Surrey - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: John Watson Job Ref: 14297) #LI-JW1