Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

A growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to strengthen its Health & Safety and Building Safety team with the appointment of an experienced Principal Designer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the advisory side of construction and wants to work across a genuinely diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, healthcare, education, defence, residential and public sector developments.

The business has seen consistent growth over recent years and continues to invest heavily in its compliance and Building Safety offering, creating an opportunity for an ambitious Principal Designer to play a key role within an established and highly respected consultancy environment.

Working closely with clients, design teams and contractors, you'll provide Principal Designer and CDM advisory services from project inception through to completion, ensuring compliance, managing risk and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

With the introduction of the Building Safety Act and evolving Building Regulations

requirements, this role offers an excellent blend of traditional CDM duties alongside Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities.

Typical responsibilities will include:

Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015

Supporting clients through Building Regulations and Building Safety Act

requirements

Producing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Health & Safety documentation

Leading design risk workshops and chairing design team meetings

Advising clients, designers and contractors on their statutory duties and project obligations

Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits

Reviewing RAMS and providing practical risk management advice

Monitoring design risk management throughout the project lifecycle

Preparing clear and concise reports for clients and project stakeholders

Supporting Gateway submissions and Building Regulations compliance processes where required

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have a strong understanding of CDM legislation and are looking to develop their career within a consultancy that genuinely values technical excellence and professional development.

You will ideally have:

Experience operating as a Principal Designer, CDM Consultant or CDM Advisor

Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Good understanding of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022

CMaPS accreditation or a desire to work towards it

APS membership or similar professional affiliation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

The confidence to advise clients and project teams on complex compliance matters

Experience across multiple construction sectors would be advantageous

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