Lead Principal Designer — CDM 2015 Expert, UK Travel

Kier Group; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join the Principal Design team in the Southeast of England. The role requires delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 on complex projects, leading multiple projects, and providing professional oversight to design safety professionals.

You will travel across Kier offices, client locations, design offices and project sites in the UK, ensuring safety by design and continuous portfolio improvement. 40 hours per week with some flex options.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in design, engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 on complex projects.
• Experience leading multiple projects and providing oversight to Principal Designers or design safety professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Principal Designers delivering services across multiple projects, ensuring quality, compliance and client service.
• Advise on CDM 2015 and Building Regulations Principal Designer requirements.
• Monitor project portfolio performance through proportionate reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to Principal Designers, addressing delivery issues and escalating concerns.
• Assist in fee proposals, programmes and resource planning for Principal Designer services.

Skills

CDM 2015

Design risk management

Project leadership

Professional institution member

UK travel

Education

Design degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Kier is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join the Principal Design team in the Southeast of England. The role requires delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 on complex projects, leading multiple projects, and providing professional oversight to design safety professionals.

You will travel across Kier offices, client locations, design offices and project sites in the UK, ensuring safety by design and continuous portfolio improvement. 40 hours per week with some flex options.