Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is representing a growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy seeking a Principal Designer to join its Health & Safety and Building Safety team in Leeds. The role focuses on advisory services across a diverse project portfolio including commercial, healthcare, education, defence, residential and public sector developments.

You will work with clients, design teams and contractors to lead Principal Designer duties under CDM Regulations 2015, support Building Regulations

Qualifications

• Experience operating as a Principal Designer or CDM consultant/advisor.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.
• CMaPS accreditation or willingness to pursue it.
• APS membership or similar professional affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.
• Support clients through Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Design Risk Registers.
• Lead design risk workshops and chairs design team meetings.
• Advise clients, designers, and contractors on statutory duties and project obligations.
• Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits.
• Review RAMS and provide risk management guidance.
• Monitor design risk management through project lifecycle.
• Prepare clear reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Support Gateway submissions and Building Regulations compliance processes.

Skills

CDM knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Advisory experience

Driving licence

Education

CMaPS accreditation

APS membership or similar professional affiliation

Job description

A growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to strengthen its Health & Safety and Building Safety team with the appointment of an experienced Principal Designer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the advisory side of construction and wants to work across a genuinely diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, healthcare, education, defence, residential and public sector developments.

The business has seen consistent growth over recent years and continues to invest heavily in its compliance and Building Safety offering, creating an opportunity for an ambitious Principal Designer to play a key role within an established and highly respected consultancy environment.

Working closely with clients, design teams and contractors, you'll provide Principal Designer and CDM advisory services from project inception through to completion, ensuring compliance, managing risk and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

With the introduction of the Building Safety Act and evolving Building Regulations requirements, this role offers an excellent blend of traditional CDM duties alongside Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• 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

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have a strong understanding of CDM legislation and are looking to develop their career within a consultancy that genuinely values technical excellence and professional development.

You will ideally have:

• 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

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.