Construction Design Lead

Fusion People; England; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People seeks a Construction Design Lead for a groundbreaking project in Somerset, pivotal to the UK's sustainable energy future. The role requires a proactive professional with a strong focus on safety and compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, overseeing design teams and ensuring integrated, buildable solutions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the nuclear or engineering sectors, and formal qualifications in relevant fields.

Benefits

Contribution to sustainable energy

High-performance safety-first environment

Values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nuclear or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Proven ability to align project goals with employer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Conduct design risk assessments and support construction safety.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

HND in Construction Management

ONC in Construction

Job description

Job Title: Construction Design Lead (CDM 2015)

Salary: £80,000
Location: Somerset, UK
Security Clearance: BPSS Required
Reports To: Construction Director

About the Role:
Join the team building the UK’s first new nuclear power station in a generation. Critical to meeting NetZero goals. As Construction Design Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, buildable, and compliant designs from concept to completion, in line with CDM 2015 regulations. This role demands a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and manage the Health and Safety File.
• Conduct design risk assessments and support construction safety through design decisions.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and act as the point of contact for CDM-related queries.
• Promote and support the integration of BIM and digital tools.
• Support planning, regulatory approvals, and clear communication of design intent.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in construction or project management within the nuclear or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Proven ability to align employer requirements with project goals.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (degree, HND, or ONC).
• Desirable: Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts and client liaison. Chartered status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a ground breaking project contributing to the UK’s sustainable energy future.
• Thrive in a high-performance, safety-first environment.
• Work within a values-driven culture that promotes humility, positivity, respect, clarity, and solidarity.

Please apply or contact Mitchell Rogers on 07718 185869

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