Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations Leader

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

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