Principal Designer

Role

Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor

Various UK Projects / Flexible

£5k car allowance

This is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with over 25 years of experience, delivering complex projects across Industrial & Logistics, Data Centres, Hospitality, Offices, Automotive, and Residential sectors. With offices across the UK and Europe, the company is known for its strong client relationships, high-quality project delivery, and a collaborative, supportive culture where employees can grow their expertise.

The company is seeking an experienced Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor to join its Health & Safety team. Reporting to senior management, the role ensures that projects are designed and delivered in full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, embedding health and safety throughout both the pre-construction and construction process.

• Take on the Principal Designer role across a range of large and complex construction projects.
• Produce CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information reports and Design Risk Registers.
• Assess contractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Construction Phase Plans.
• Advise clients and project teams to discharge duties under CDM 2015.
• Conduct site visits and audits, providing recommendations for Health & Safety improvements.
• Collate and maintain Health and Safety Files.
• Support the wider Health & Safety team and act as a point of contact for CDM/H&S matters.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement and bid preparation.

• Proven experience as a Principal Designer on large-scale construction projects.
• NEBOSH Construction qualification, CSCS card, and a full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, construction processes, and RIBA stages.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload proactively.
• Incorporated Member of the Association of Project Safety.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential.
• Car allowance and other incentives.
• Exposure to high-profile, complex projects.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Consulting

• Construction