Principal Designer

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join a growing construction consultancy team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, managing health & safety risks during the pre-construction phase, and supporting the successful delivery of a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional looking to work on diverse and high-profile developments within a collaborative environment.

• Acting as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015
• Advising clients on their duties and responsibilities under CDM
• Coordinating health & safety during the pre-construction phase
• Identifying, eliminating, and reducing foreseeable health & safety risks in design
• Liaising with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Reviewing and assessing design risk information and construction documentation
• Preparing and managing pre-construction information packs
• Supporting the preparation and review of health & safety files
• Attending design team meetings and site visits where required
• Promoting safe design principles and best practice across projects

• Previous experience working as a Principal Designer or CDM Consultant
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction health & safety legislation
• Experience with in construction, consultancy, architecture, engineering, or surveying environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent desirable
• Membership of APS, IOSH, RICS, CIOB, or similar professional body preferred
• Full UK driving licence preferred