Principal Designer & Building Safety Lead (CDM 2015)

Calibre Search; Morley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to join its Health & Safety and Building Safety team in the UK. You’ll deliver Principal Designer and CDM advisory services from inception to completion across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance and managing risk under Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

We’re seeking professionals with track record as Principal Designer or CDM Advisor, strong knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Regulations/Building Safety Act 2022, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Principal Designer, CDM Consultant or CDM Advisor.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• CMaPS accreditation or a desire to work towards it.
• APS membership or similar professional affiliation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to advise clients and project teams on complex compliance matters.
• Experience across multiple construction sectors would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015
• Supporting clients through Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements
• Producing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Health & Safety documentation
• Leading design risk workshops and chairing design team meetings
• Advising clients, designers and contractors on their statutory duties and project obligations
• Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits
• Reviewing RAMS and providing practical risk management advice
• Monitoring design risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Preparing clear and concise reports for clients and project stakeholders
• Supporting Gateway submissions and Building Regulations compliance processes where required

Skills

Principal Designer

CDM Regulations 2015

Building Regulations

Building Safety Act knowledge

Stakeholder management

Site inspections

Job description

Calibre Search is looking for an experienced Principal Designer to join its Health & Safety and Building Safety team in the UK. You’ll deliver Principal Designer and CDM advisory services from inception to completion across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance and managing risk under Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

We’re seeking professionals with track record as Principal Designer or CDM Advisor, strong knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Regulations/Building Safety Act 2022, and