Principal Designer

The Safety Department; Swindon; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in health and safety is hiring a Principal Designer to manage compliance with CDM regulations and oversee design risk management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction safety and health, alongside strong project management abilities. This position involves collaboration with clients and internal teams, demanding high-level communication skills and the ability to adapt to a remote work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Home office set-up package

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction safety and health.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with design management processes.
• Good working knowledge of building control and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal designer managing pre-construction phases.
• Prepare and review Preconstruction information.
• Advise clients on their compliance duties.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

IT Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Job Title:Principal Designer

Location:Home based - UK Nationwide(with a focus on projects in the South of England)

Reporting To:Senior Principal Designer

Company Overview:The Safety Department Ltd is a leading consultancy specialising in health and safety, risk management, and compliance services within heavy industry, primarily the construction industry in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering expert services that ensure our clients meet their regulatory obligations and maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance on their projects. Our principal designer services are key to helping clients comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and other relevant requirements of the new building safety regulator.

Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Principal Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Principal Designer process, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and building safety act, and providing expert guidance on all aspects of design risk management and project planning. This role requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across multiple projects.

Role Overview

The Safety Department Ltd is seeking a construction client advisor / Principal Designer to assist with the management and support of our clients and their projects. As an integral part of our organisation, you will be responsible for providing compliance advice to a wide range of client. You will take on the Principal Designer duties to plan, manage and monitor the design work and the design risk management as well as the other health and safety and compliance related duties required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Regulations 2010 as amended.

This role is mainly based but will require travel to client,project and design team meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as principal designer or consultant to the Principal Designer to managing the pre-construction phases of construction projects.
• Preparing and/or reviewing Preconstruction information
• Identify gaps in pre-construction information
• Advise clients on their duties
• Arrange and chair design team meetings and hazard and risk workshops
• Advising and assisting Principal Contractors in the preparation of Construction Phase Plans
• Preparing Health and Safety Files and coordination information
• Ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations using the RIBA compliance tools andConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) using the project/design risk register.
• Providing advice and assistance to clients on compliance issues.
• Liaising with the internal team and the clients project teams to coordinate the flow of health and safety information.
• Coordinating the inspection and audit process connected to the retained clients and projects.
• Staying up to date knowledge on the latest construction design and management regulations and best practices.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• Minimum of 2 year of experience in construction safety and health.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with design management processes.
• A good working knowledge of the building control and CDM regulations.
• Excellent use of IT and software applications.
• A willingness to learn and continue their professional development.
• Clean driving license and willingness to undertake occasional travel to meetings.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated in a remote environment and able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team.
• NEBOSH qualification is desirable.
• An eye for detail and the ability to apply the law, company policy and industry best practice in an assertive and practical manner.

What we offer:

• Salary:£52,000–£66,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications
• Car allowance
• Home office set-up package
• Professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme

The application deadline is Monday, 7th July 2025. Please note that applications may close earlier.