Average Principal Consultant salary in South East London

A leading Architectural Practice in the City of London is looking for a skilled Architect or Architectural Technologist to step into a CDM Principal Designer role. If you have excellent communication skills and have experience of being appointed Principal Designer during your Architectural career, you would enjoy fantastic career progression. As the CDM Principal Designer will mitigate design stage risk on major commercial, regeneration, retail schemes across the capital, whilst working closely with the in-house Architects. The CDM Principal Designer's role You will carry out full Principal Designer duties, liaising with clients and design teams, identifying and mitigating risks and ensuring Architects are aware of their obligation as per CDM. Your design insight will be key to influencing safe, practical, and compliant building strategies. The CDM Principal Designer Qualified Architect (ARB) or Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) (required)NEBOSH Construction Certificate (preferred)CDM 2015 understanding with experience delivering PD duties (Required)Excellent communicator and team player (required) In Return? Salary: £50,000 - £60,000Discretionary bonusTravel allowanceAnnual Leave + Bank holidays + Christmas Pension schemePrivate medical careProfessional development funding Contact George Cassidy:Phone: #GC317209CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Building Control / CertIOSH / GradIOSH / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / H&S / Design Safety

Job Title: Principal Geoenvironmental ConsultantSalary: £60,000 - £65,000Location: London An exciting new opportunity for a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant has opened in London. If you are looking to lead high-value commercial and infrastructure projects while managing and developing a team of contaminated land specialists, this role could be for you. You will be joining a well-established geotechnical and environmental consultancy with a strong presence across London and the South East. The company is known for delivering complex ground investigation and contaminated land projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will take a senior role in leading and delivering a wide range of geo-environmental projects. You will act as a technical authority, oversee project delivery, and play a key role in expanding the consultancy's contaminated land and ground investigation capability in the region. Your role will involve Phase 1 desk studies, detailed interpretative reporting, DQRA's, project management, technical review and sign-off, site oversight, and direct client engagement. If you are looking for a varied, senior-level role combining technical leadership, commercial responsibility, and strategic input, this position offers an excellent opportunity. From office to site, you will be involved in all stages of project delivery. The company actively promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and supports leadership at all levels. You will have the opportunity to mentor others, influence technical standards, and be supported towards continued professional development and chartership (if not already achieved). Company Benefits: Competitive salary Company vehicle or car allowance Flexible and hybrid working Clear progression to Associate level and beyond Essential Criteria: Relevant degree / technical background Extensive geo-environmental / contaminated land experience Proven experience leading and managing projects Strong interpretative report writing and review skills Live within a commutable distance of the London office Full UK driving licence If you are interested in applying for the position of Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant in London, please reach out to Ruby Evans at Penguin Recruitment.

Principal Acoustic Consultant - London£50,000 - £60,000 DOE We're working with a long-established, multi-disciplinary building services consultancy expanding its London acoustics team. The practice delivers specialist acoustic, noise and vibration advice on major UK developments and complex refurbishments, partnering closely with architects and design teams from concept through completion. They are seeking a Principal Acoustic Consultant to act as the senior technical authority within the London team, leading complex project delivery, mentoring consultants, and helping shape the strategic direction of the acoustics offering. The role This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, project oversight and client engagement. You will: Lead building and architectural acoustics on flagship projects Direct environmental noise and vibration strategy Provide expert input into M&E acoustics and mitigation design Review and sign off high-level reports and modelling Manage senior client relationships and support work winning Collaborate with MEP, sustainability and structural disciplines You will also mentor junior consultants, define technical standards, and strengthen the long-term capability of the acoustics team. About you You will demonstrate: Extensive consultancy experience in acoustics Recognised technical authority and leadership skills Strong knowledge of BS 4142, BS 8233, BB93 and ProPG Experience using CadnaA and/or SoundPLAN Confidence overseeing complex delivery and QA Excellent client-facing communication Desirable IOA membership or chartership progression Construction noise & vibration (Section 61) experience Involvement in business development or team growth Why apply? Principal-level leadership role on major London schemes Collaborative multi-disciplinary environment Clear pathway toward Associate/Director progression Opportunity to influence and grow a respected acoustics team To apply, or more more information, please contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment.