Lead Principal Designer - CDM 2015 Expert | UK Travel

Kier Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join the Southeast-based Principal Design team within the construction sector. The role requires delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015, leading multiple projects, and traveling regularly to Kier offices, client locations, and project sites across the UK.

You will provide technical guidance, oversee design safety, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 on complex projects.
• Ability to travel regularly to Kier offices, client locations and project sites in the UK.
• Member of a professional institution with design safety oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Principal Designers across multiple projects with quality and client service.
• Advise on CDM 2015 and Building Regulations Principal Designer requirements.
• Monitor performance through reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Provide day-to-day direction to Principal Designers and escalate concerns.
• Support fee proposals, programmes and resource planning for Principal Designer services.

Skills

CDM 2015

Principal Designer duties

Design risk management

Project leadership

UK travel

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join the Southeast-based Principal Design team within the construction sector. The role requires delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015, leading multiple projects, and traveling regularly to Kier offices, client locations, and project sites across the UK.

You will provide technical guidance, oversee design safety, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with project teams and clients.