CDM Principle Designer

EMEA3 Recruitment; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Principal Designer to champion design safety across multi-disciplinary projects in the Birmingham area, on a 6-month hybrid contract. You will lead design risk assessments, coordinate stakeholders, and support PCI packs in line with CDM 2015.

The role requires a degree in Civil or related engineering, chartership status or active progression, and a track record as a CDM Principal Designer or equivalent. You will mentor teams and ensure compliance across delivery phases.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Civil, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Experience as a CDM Principal Designer, Design Safety Specialist, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead design risk and hazard workshops.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to embed safety across projects.
• Prepare and manage PCI packs under CDM 2015.
• Oversee Health & Safety File preparation through delivery.

Skills

CDM Principal Designer

Design safety leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Risk workshops

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil engineering degree

Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup , we are looking for a Principle Designer for a 6 month contract based in Birmingham (hybrid)

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

The successful candidate will champion design safety across multi-disciplinary teams, provide expert CDM advice and support the continued growth of our CDM Principal Designer capability.

You will be expected to:

• Lead design risk and hazard workshops.
• Apply the General Principles of Prevention to identify and reduce design risks.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety is embedded throughout projects.
• Manage high-risk interfaces and complex infrastructure risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on CDM Regulations 2015 requirements.
• Prepare and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) packs.
• Coordinate communication between clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Undertake design and site safety audits, identify improvements and share lessons learned.
• Oversee the preparation and completion of Health & Safety Files throughout project delivery.

Ideal Requirements

• Relevant degree in Civil, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Experience as a CDM Principal Designer, Design Safety Specialist, or similar design risk role.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and infrastructure design risks.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.