Job Description

Architect - Principal Designer
50,000 - 55,000
Permanent
Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
Architect / Architectural Technologist required to undertake the Principal Designer role on behalf of a multi-disciplinary design and construction consultancy in Leeds.
Our client, a multi-disciplinary design and construction consultancy delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable building solutions across the defence, education, commercial, and public sectors.
As leaders in the Building Safety Act (BSA 2022) compliance, they regularly act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, ensuring projects are not only creative and efficient but also safe, compliant, and of the highest quality.
Following recent project wins in the defence sector, an exciting opportunity for an Architect or Architectural Technologist to contribute to high-profile design projects while developing skills in Revit, BIM, and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design & BIM Coordination

• Develop and manage architectural design packages using Revit and wider BIM workflows.
• Produce planning and technical drawings, schedules, specifications, and models across all design stages.
• Ensure digital models are fully coordinated, accurate, and aligned with multidisciplinary inputs.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Coordinate design information with engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Contribute to project programmes, deliverables, and design review processes.
• Support client presentations, design workshops, and on-site coordination.

Principal Designer & Building Safety (Desirable)

• Support or deliver Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 and BSA 2022.
• Manage design risk registers, safety-critical information, and project safety documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators to integrate safety into the design from the outset.

Requirements

• Qualified Architect, CIAT Technologist, or Architectural Technician.
• Strong project experience in Revit and BIM (essential).
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM 2015, and ideally BSA 2022 (desirable).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience within the defence sector or eligibility for security clearance (desirable).

What's on offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence, education, and commercial projects.
• Competitive salary between 50,000 - 55,000
• CPD and support toward professional membership/chartership.
• Friendly, flexible, and supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities.
• Direct involvement and mentoring from directors on all commissions.
• 3% company pension contributions.
• Discretionary performance-related bonuses, reviewed and paid bi-annually.
• Flexible home working arrangements, typically 2 days per week in the office.
• Optional BUPA health care insurance.
• Additional 1 day annual holiday for every year of service.

Interested? Please hit apply or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information.

Skills Required