Principal Designer

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

* 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

Requirements

* Previous experience working as a Principal Designer or CDM Consultant

* Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and construction health & safety legislation

* Experience within 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

If you are an experienced Principal Designer looking for your next challenge, apply today with your updated CV