Principal Designer

Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BX, England, UK

Listing for: Taylor Hopkinson Limited

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-28

Job specializations:

Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Creative Design / Digital Art
Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Creative Design / Digital Art

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Responsibilities:

There is the requirement for an experienced Principal Designer to be the Principal Designer resource for the client's portfolio.

The experienced PD resource will also provide a Point of Interface from all the Principal Designers associated with the other construction projects. This will involve regular interactions with all of the individual Principal Designers, ensuring sufficient information is being exchanged.

They shall work closely with the Client's Engineering department and Project Managers, and Principal Designers from other projects on the Hub.

The following are the tasks that the resource will undertake:

Review / familiarize with existing Client's CDM procedures, especially any related to the role of Principal Designer and follow these procedures.

Take portfolio ownership of Client's Principal Designer related procedures and documentation

Ensure all (Internal and External) Designers are complying with their duties under CDM for the projects in the portfolio.

Chair regular Principal Designer meetings for the projects within the portfolio

Act as Point of Interface with all other Principal Designers

Assist Client in ensuring acceptable Temporary works design process

Assist Client on Pre Construction Information development and Construction Phase Plan review.

Chair site specific HAZARD workshops and proactively work with people to close actions.

Manage or assist with Management of Design Change during construction phase.

Take the lead on Health and Safety File development and acceptance for portfolio projects

Ensure all relevant residual risks and other information from design phase that needs to be detailed in the relevant Health and Safety File(s).

Monthly report with KPIs.

Work closely with Client's site supervisors to ensure construction is as per the accepted design.

Escalate / Report any site issues to CDM Manager for assistance