Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor

Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor
Location: UK (Hybrid, with site travel as required)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + 20% bonus + £5k car allowance

About the Company
Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with over 25 years of experience delivering major projects across Industrial & Logistics, Data Centres, Hospitality, Offices, Automotive and Residential sectors. Operating on a global scale with a strong pan-European presence, they work with some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Known for their commerciality, financial strength, and high percentage of repeat business, they are in the midst of a significant growth phase and are seeking talented professionals to join their team.

The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor to play a pivotal role in embedding health and safety excellence across their projects. This role will involve working closely with clients, design teams and contractors to ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and the safe delivery of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Principal Designer on construction projects from conception through to completion, including handover of the Health and Safety File.

Prepare and manage all CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Construction Phase Plans.

Provide clear CDM and health & safety advice to clients, project teams and contractors throughout project lifecycles.

Review and assess contractor risk assessments, method statements and plans, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Carry out site inspections, audits and reporting, identifying improvements and promoting good practice.

Support the wider Health & Safety team, contributing to policy documents, internal audits, business development activities and client engagement.

Champion a culture of health and safety, ensuring risks are effectively managed in pre-construction and construction phases.

About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications

Experience in a similar role within the construction industry.

Proven track record as a Principal Designer on large and complex construction projects.

NEBOSH Construction certification.

Degree, HND or HNC in a construction-related discipline.

Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, construction processes and risk management.

CSCS card.

Full UK driving licence (own vehicle with business insurance).

Desirable

Membership of the Association for Project Safety (Incorporated or above).

Principal Designer CDM qualification.

Additional professional memberships (e.g. IOSH).

Key Skills & Attributes

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workload proactively.

Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.

Attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality reports.

Team player, enthusiastic, and willing to travel across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy and contribute to some of the UK and Europe’s most exciting projects.

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