Principal Designer

The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the health & safety and CDM requirements throughout the design and pre-construction stages, ensuring projects are properly planned, coordinated and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.
• Coordinate and manage H&S requirements throughout the design process.
• Review design information, drawings and specifications to identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with designers, consultants, contractors and the client.
• Undertake site surveys and inspections where required.
• Coordinate survey information and ensure it is incorporated into the design.
• Review and maintain the Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
• Prepare, review and maintain the Health & Safety File.
• Ensure design risk assessments and risk registers are maintained.
• Coordinate design meetings and H&S discussions.
• Liaise with the client and wider project team to ensure CDM compliance.
• Identify potential design and construction risks and provide practical mitigation measures.
• Ensure appropriate records and documentation are maintained throughout the project.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience working as a Principal Designer / CDM Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and UK H&S legislation.
• Experience coordinating surveys, design information and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of CDM/H&S responsibilities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, APS or equivalent would be advantageous.