Principal Designer

AtkinsRéalis; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Nottingham is looking for a Principal Designer to deliver CDM consultancy services across diverse construction projects. This full-time role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities. You'll oversee health and safety management, establish client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts. The company promotes an inclusive culture and provides ongoing professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals in the built environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Travel allowances

Company phone and laptop

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer or similar role.
• Strong construction site health and safety experience required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM consultancy for various clients.
• Oversee construction health and safety management.
• Carry out H&S performance diagnostics and assessments.
• Establish relations with clients for CDM compliance.
• Identify new business opportunities in the region.
• Support team effectiveness through collaboration.

Skills

CDM Principal Designer experience

Construction site H&S experience

Excellent communication skills

People management skills

Organizational skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Education

Membership of the Association of Project Safety (APS)

GradIOSH or TechIOSH

Job description

Job Summary

Operating as a Principal Designer, you will deliver CDM consultancy services for varied clients to support them in fulfilling their duties under CDM 2015 regulations. You'll manage your own time, learning from your experiences to plan ahead whilst overseeing construction project and programme health and safety across multiple live schemes. This is an excellent CDM advisor opportunity for an ambitious Principal Designer to lead construction health and safety compliance initiatives with impact across residential, commercial and infrastructure builds throughout the UK. The scope of services delivered by the Principal Designer are flexible, dependent upon the client's requirements covering both CDM and H&S management, and could include acting as Principal Designer, CDM Advisor (CDMA) or providing wider construction safety consultancy support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM consultancy for varied clients to support them in delivering their duties under CDM 2015
• Oversee construction project and programme H&S management
• Carry out H&S performance and management diagnostic 'gap analysis' reviews, audits and assessments for clients (e.g. of their own operations, their projects or their supplier activities)
• Develop Client H&S continual improvement programmes and oversee their effective delivery across construction portfolios
• Establish positive relations with existing clients to gain their confidence and become the focal point for communication on CDM compliance matters
• Represent our client in a professional and diligent manner (both personally and technically)
• Undertake duties as required in identifying and delivering new opportunities and business development in the region
• Liaise proactively and professionally with colleagues to contribute to team effectiveness and support others
• Maintain and develop personnel competence to meet the demands of both the business and clients through continuous professional development

Qualifications

To be successful in this Principal Designer job in Nottingham, you will bring proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer with a diverse range of industry sector knowledge and strong construction site H&S experience.

• Proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer or Principal Designer within the construction consultancy or built environment sector
• Experience of a diverse range of industry sectors desired but must have construction site H&S experience
• Membership at some level of the Association of Project Safety (APS)
• GradIOSH (or TechIOSH - if actively working towards GradIOSH)
• Strong knowledge base including building control approvals and construction consultancy services
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Excellence in both Professional Services and Construction Services delivery
• Delivery of work outputs within set time frames
• Good IT skills and competence in Microsoft Office suite to generate own reports
• Ability to effectively plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines
• Team player capable of a flexible approach who can manage individuals and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Energetic and self‑motivated with attention to detail
• A confident individual who is aware of their abilities and limitations
• A motivated individual who asks questions, listens to and 'hears' answers, defines problems and uses initiative to implement solutions

Company & Culture

We're hiring for a Principal Designer in Nottingham to join a UK‑leading construction consultancy delivering CDM advisory services across commercial, residential and public sector schemes throughout the UK. This is a full‑time, permanent role offering excellent career progression, competitive remuneration and the chance to shape CDM compliance across diverse construction projects nationwide. Join an award‑winning consultancy recognised as one of the Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024, where your expertise in construction health and safety management and Principal Designer services will drive quality, safety and client satisfaction across high‑profile developments. This CDM Principal Designer role offers genuine autonomy, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work with a diverse client base spanning multiple industry sectors across the built environment. Client Based in Nottingham city centre, this respected construction consultancy specialises in delivering CDM consultancy, building control approvals, health and safety management and technical advisory services across varied sector projects. They have built an inclusive, collaborative culture where people thrive, developing rewarding careers in the built environment across a whole range of disciplines. As one of the Times 100 Best Places to Work, they're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity, inclusion and fairness through their hiring processes and team development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Health insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid professional subscriptions (e.g. Association of Project Safety, IOSH membership)
• Travel allowances available
• Company phone and laptop provided
• Excellent opportunities to progress and develop
• Supportive working environment with investment in professional development and training
• Genuine autonomy to manage your own time and workload
• Collaborative culture where people thrive and develop rewarding careers