An established Construction, Health & Safety consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join its growing team, covering Bristol, the South West and projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering practical CDM and health & safety advice across a diverse range of sectors, including education, healthcare, aviation, commercial and engineering. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote working, a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients while working alongside an experienced team.
The Role
As a CDM Principal Designer, you'll lead the delivery of Principal Designer services across multiple construction projects, ensuring clients meet their obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. You'll work closely with designers, contractors and clients to identify and manage design risks from concept through to project completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015
- Coordinating CDM duties across a wide range of construction projects
- Leading design risk reviews and facilitating design team workshops
- Advising clients, designers and contractors on CDM compliance and best practice
- Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information
- Overseeing the production and completion of Health & Safety Files
- Identifying and managing design and construction risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Supporting clients in meeting their legal responsibilities under CDM and associated legislation
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
- Contributing to the ongoing development of internal processes and service delivery
About You
- Proven experience delivering Principal Designer services under CDM 2015
- Background in Architecture, Building Surveying, Engineering, Building Services or a related construction discipline
- Strong understanding of design risk management and construction health & safety legislation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confident leading meetings and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong report writing and organisational skills
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
- Membership of APS, IOSH or another relevant professional body
- Awareness of PAS 8671 and the Building Safety Act 2022 would be advantageous
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the South West and UK when required
What's on Offer
- Salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
- Fully remote and flexible working
- Company pension
- Paid professional memberships
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
- Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CDM Principal Designer looking for greater autonomy, flexible working and the chance to work on a wide variety of technically interesting projects within a growing consultancy.
For a confidential discussion, contact Max Condie on 0117 284 0931, or apply today.