Principle Design Lead

The Principal Design Lead provides senior technical leadership across multiple projects, supporting delivery from bid stage through to completion. Acting as the link between project-level design management and strategic technical oversight, the role drives design quality, compliance, consistency, and performance while supporting and mentoring the wider Technical team. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support Design Managers across multiple projects, ensuring coordinated, compliant and buildable design solutions.Act as the escalation point for complex technical and design issues.Lead technical input into bids, including design strategy, risk management, programme development and value engineering.Support the Head of Technical in maintaining design management standards, procedures and best practice.Oversee design programmes, consultant performance and design change management across projects.Ensure compliance with planning, Building Regulations, statutory approvals and the Building Safety Act.Mentor and develop Design Managers and Senior Design Managers.Work closely with Commercial, Operational and Bid teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.Chair design reviews, workshops and coordination meetings on complex schemes.Undertake project-level design management on key projects where required.Carry out site visits to support delivery teams and resolve technical issues. Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialSignificant experience leading design management on ..... full job details .....