Principal Designer

Principal Designer: Warehousing, Automation and Construction

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Salary: £58,000Location: Corby / Hams Hall / East MidlandsHours: 40 hours per weekArvato UK partners with some of the world’s biggest brands to deliver innovative, scalable supply chain solutions. We are now seeking an experienced

Principal Designer

to lead the design and development of

warehousing, automation, and logistics infrastructure projects

across the UK.In this pivotal role, you will act on behalf of Arvato SCM UK Ltd in fulfilling the duties of

Principal Designer under CDM 2015 . Ensuring compliance with the

Building Safety Act 2022 , shaping safe, future-ready facilities from concept through pre-construction.You will be part of the project execution team, working closely with our logistics engineering experts, contractors, and clients, you’ll drive innovation while safeguarding compliance and operational excellence.Your TaskAct as

Principal Designer

in line with CDM 2015, coordinating health and safety within the design phase.Lead design and safety compliance for major warehousing and automation projectsLead design risk reviews to address buildability, maintainability, operability, and end-of-life considerations.Coordinate design risk management, PCI, and Health and Safety documentationReview and coordinate design information (drawings, feasibility studies, layouts) to identify and manage design risksPartner with contractors, regulators, and clients to deliver robust solutionsMentor junior designers and champion best practice in design safetyShare design risk information with the Principal Contractor.Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase.Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks.Your ProfileProven experience as a Principal Designer in warehousing, logistics, or large-scale constructionProven experience applying CDM 2015 in practice, with working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022.Expertise in automation, warehouse design, or infrastructure developmentSkilled in AutoCAD, MS Project, and stakeholder engagement. Able to review and interpret design drawings and project schedulesDegree (or equivalent experience) in construction, engineering, architecture and CDM Principal Designer training (Chartered status desirable)Professional health and safety qualificationExperience in warehousing, logistics, or large-scale industrial projects.We Offer25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 daysPension contributionA life assurance policy that pays out 4 x SalaryEmployee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help youEmployee Discount Scheme through Benefit HubFree car ..... full job details .....