If you are planning a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics development, you may be required to appoint a Principal Designer under UK legislation.
Two different Principal Designer roles exist under:
While these roles are often discussed together, they manage different aspects of safety and compliance throughout a project.
Understanding the distinction helps ensure your project is well coordinated, legally compliant, and delivered safely from the outset.
CDM Principal Designer
Focuses on health and safety during construction, helping manage risks for those building the project.
Building Safety Act Principal Designer
Focuses on design compliance and building regulations, ensuring the building itself is designed safely and meets regulatory requirements.
Together, these roles help ensure safe design, safe construction, and compliant buildings.
As a Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Chartered Practice, our work is guided by recognised professional standards focused on technical design, building performance, and regulatory compliance.
This technical focus places us in a strong position to support clients navigating the evolving responsibilities introduced through both the CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
We support projects of all sizes across multiple sectors, helping clients by:
Our aim is to ensure safe, compliant projects delivered with clarity and confidence.
To discuss Principal Designer requirements for your project, please complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Email: studio@jknightdesign.com
Phone: +44(0)1945 479175
