https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-designer-cdm-matchtech--6bdb4d53-d69f-4153-9e79-b18a0b596a7f RSS feed for Principal Designer (CDM) at Matchtech. en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:48:37 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-designer-cdm-matchtech--6bdb4d53-d69f-4153-9e79-b18a0b596a7f https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-designer-cdm-matchtech--6bdb4d53-d69f-4153-9e79-b18a0b596a7f Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:51:57 GMT Location: Basingstoke | Salary: 60000.00-60000.00 Annual | Type: Contract | Our client, a prominent player in the transmission and distribution sector, is currently seeking a Principal Designer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves taking on the responsibility of Principal Designer for a variety of complex substation projects, including transformer and switchgear replacements, new GIS arrangements, lengthy cable route connections, and more.Key Responsibilities:Enacting the role of Principal Designer on complex substation projectsChairing and coordinating Design Risk Review meetings throughout all stages of design and constructionMaintaining the associated Design Risk RegisterCompiling Pre-Construction Information and reviewing Construction Phase PlansDeveloping Health and Safety FilesEmbedding in the design team and challenging all aspects of buildability, maintainability, and operabilityDeveloping compliance reports and maintaining excellent client relationshipsOptionally assisting with procedural development and training roll-outJob Requirements:Experience as a Principal Designer, with a strong understanding of substation projectsProven expertise as a Principal Engineer within the transmission and distribution sectorKnowledge of des... Contract