Principal Designer
Capstone Property Recruitment
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Principal Designer on large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction processes.
- Full UK driving license required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Principal Designer role across numerous complex projects.
- Generate CDM documentation and Risk Assessments.
- Advise clients on CDM 2015 obligations.
- Conduct site audits for health and safety.
- Conduct site visits and audits with recommendations for H&S improvements.
- Collate and maintain Health and Safety Files.
- Support the Health & Safety team and act as CDM/H&S contact for matters.
- Contribute to business development, client engagement and bids.
Skills
Education
Job description
Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor
Various UK Projects / Flexible
£5k car allowance
This is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with over 25 years of experience, delivering complex projects across Industrial & Logistics, Data Centres, Hospitality, Offices, Automotive, and Residential sectors. With offices across the UK and Europe, the company is known for its strong client relationships, high-quality project delivery, and a collaborative, supportive culture where employees can grow their expertise.
The company is seeking an experienced Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor to join its Health & Safety team. Reporting to senior management, the role ensures that projects are designed and delivered in full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, embedding health and safety throughout both the pre-construction and construction process.
- Take on the Principal Designer role across a range of large and complex construction projects.
- Produce CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information reports and Design Risk Registers.
- Assess contractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Construction Phase Plans.
- Advise clients and project teams to discharge duties under CDM 2015.
- Conduct site visits and audits, providing recommendations for Health & Safety improvements.
- Collate and maintain Health and Safety Files.
- Support the wider Health & Safety team and act as a point of contact for CDM/H&S matters.
- Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement and bid preparation.
- Proven experience as a Principal Designer on large-scale construction projects.
- NEBOSH Construction qualification, CSCS card, and a full UK driving licence.
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, construction processes, and RIBA stages.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload proactively.
- Incorporated Member of the Association of Project Safety.
- Competitive salary with bonus potential.
- Car allowance and other incentives.
- Exposure to high-profile, complex projects.
- Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Consulting
- Construction
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