Looking for an opportunity which is heavily Principal Design led?
Want to work on exclusive multi-million pound schemes?
I’m working with a leading multi-disciplinary property and infrastructure consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced CDM / Principal Designer to join its established Health & Safety team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional with strong, hands-on Principal Designer experience under CDM 2015 who can take ownership of projects, build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality technical advice across a diverse portfolio.
The consultancy works across a broad range of sectors, including commercial property, residential, education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, infrastructure, defence, aviation and the public sector. You’ll also benefit from working within a wider business offering Building Surveying, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Consultancy and Civil & Structural Engineering.
The Role
You’ll take a leading role in delivering Principal Designer and CDM consultancy services, working closely with clients, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams to manage risk and promote safe design throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include
Undertaking the Principal Designer role under CDM 2015 across a range of construction and refurbishment projects.
Planning, managing and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
Reviewing design proposals, identifying foreseeable risks and challenging design teams where appropriate.
Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, design risk registers, Health & Safety Files and associated CDM documentation.
Advising clients and designers on their statutory duties and ensuring effective cooperation between duty holders.
Reviewing contractor documentation, including Construction Phase Plans and relevant health and safety submissions.
Carrying out site inspections, health and safety audits and compliance reviews.
Building strong relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to develop existing accounts and secure further work.
Collaborating with colleagues across the wider consultancy to deliver integrated services and support business growth.
About You
I’m keen to speak with professionals who have a strong technical grounding in CDM and can demonstrate genuine experience delivering the Principal Designer role.
The successful CDM/Principal Designer
Significant experience in a CDM / Principal Designer consultancy position.
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated health and safety legislation.
Proven experience managing design risk and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
Confidence advising clients, designers and contractors on their statutory responsibilities.
Excellent communication, report-writing and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines.
A proactive, commercially aware approach to client relationships and business development.
Relevant health and safety, construction or built-environment qualifications.
What's on Offer?
£55,000–£70,000 per annum
Hyrbid working
An opportunity to join a Global Consultancy
Private medical care
Generous holiday allowance
Expenses paid
Competitive pension contribution
Plus additional benefits
Interested?
If you’re an experienced CDM / Principal Designer looking for your next challenge within a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy, I’d be keen to have a confidential
conversation. Please get in touch with Ashley to discuss further on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year