Principal Designer CDM​/Building Safety

Position: Principal Designer CDM / Building Safety
Hours Full Time, 40 hours (8am - 5pm) Location Nationwide About Global HSE Group We are a leading Fire Engineering and Consultancy Business. We specialise in providing high standard Fire Safety and Passive Fire Protection services to top niche clients from a broad number of industries such as Construction, Hotels Sport and Leisure, Housing, Education, Commercial, Manufacturing and Industrial.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join our growing consultancy team. They will deliver high-quality consultancy services to clients across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, and wider UK health and safety legislation. Working across projects nationwide, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate the evolving building safety landscape and the Building Safety Regulator gateway process.

This includes technical expertise, client advisory, and project coordination, with an emphasis on:
Delivering practical, commercially aware solutions Supporting clients through complex regulatory requirements Maintaining audit-ready documentation and systems Requirements Full UK driving licence DBS checked NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Proven experience delivering CDM / Principal Designer services Demonstrable experience acting as a Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and current UK Building Regulations Knowledge of fire safety legislation and fire strategy development Willingness to learn within the Construction / Passive Fire Protection sector Desirable Membership of professional body: IOSH / APS / RICS / CIOB / RIBA / IFE APS Principal Designer Register (IMaPS / CMaPS) Experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment

What We Offer Competitive salary and annual leave Company bonus linked to agreed KPIs Company pension scheme Company car or car allowance Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sector training support and CPD with structured career development Opportunities to shape the future of safe, compliant building delivery

Key Responsibilities Act as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations, managing and coordinating the pre-construction phase and supporting duty holder compliance. Lead design risk management across projects, including design reviews, hazard workshops, risk elimination and management of fire and structural safety risks. Prepare, review and maintain key CDM and Building Safety documentation, ensuring a robust Golden Thread of Information. Support Building Safety Regulator requirements, including Gateway submissions, change control and audit readiness.

Identify and manage fire and structural safety risks within the design process. Facilitate design reviews, hazard workshops and coordination meetings across multidisciplinary teams. Review designs for health & safety, constructability and maintainability. Attend meetings, coordinate stakeholders and ensure clear communication of risks and responsibilities. Undertake site visits, inspections and training, contributing to HSE best practice and business development. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Global is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome diverse perspectives and actively encourage employees to contribute to our evolving diversity and inclusion agenda. Our people help shape our business, policies, and culture. Do it Right with Global Group. Apply today.