CDM Principal Designer

Are you a Principal Designer with experience in the Water industry?

Are you a member of the Association for Project Safety (APS) and IOSH?

Location: Norwich
Contract: 6 months initially, with potential for extension
Working arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office
Rate: Negotiable - dependent on experience - INSIDE IR35

The Role
A main contractor is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across a framework in East Anglia.

You will be responsible for fulfilling Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015, ensuring health and safety risks are identified, managed and reduced throughout the design and pre-construction phases.

The role will involve managing multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with clients, designers and contractors to support safe project delivery. There is a significant pipeline of work to progress over the initial six-month contract.

The position will require 2-3 days per week in the Norwich area as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfil Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Plan, manage and coordinate health and safety throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Identify and reduce foreseeable risks during design development.
• Support the preparation and management of Pre-Construction Information (PCI).

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Principal Designer, either presently or recently.
• Previous water or wastewater sector experience.
• APS and IOSH membership.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience identifying and managing design-stage risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

If you have a strong background in Principal Designer duties and water infrastructure, please send your CV to (url removed)