Principal Designer & Design Risk Lead (CDM)

Turner-; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is a global advisory firm seeking a Principal Designer to join its Bristol office, focusing on CDM compliance and health & safety integration across design and construction. The role requires architectural or design background, strong risk management, and collaboration with clients and design teams.

The successful candidate will coordinate design information, oversee risk reviews, and ensure delivery of high-quality safety outcomes while supporting business growth and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Construction Management or a related built environment discipline.
• Experience working within an architectural practice, multidisciplinary consultancy or design-led construction environment.
• Demonstrable experience undertaking Principal Designer duties under the CDM Regulations.
• Membership of the APS and/or professional membership with RIBA, CIAT, ARB, IOSH or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work, design processes and risk management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and organise workload to meet project deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Apply architectural and design experience to support the integration of health and safety principles throughout the design and construction process.
• Act as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations and support clients in understanding and discharging their legal duties.
• Review and coordinate design information to identify, eliminate or reduce foreseeable health and safety risks.
• Work collaboratively with architects, designers, engineers, contractors and clients to ensure effective design risk management.
• Understand and develop existing systems and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CDM and H&S services.
• Establish positive relationships with existing and prospective clients, becoming a trusted advisor on design risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage commissions where responsibility is assigned, ensuring client expectations, scope of service and internal business management requirements are effectively delivered.
• Carry out health and safety reviews, audits and inspections on behalf of clients where required.
• Liaise proactively with SHQ and wider Turner & Townsend colleagues to support team effectiveness, consistency and project profitability.
• Compile and review Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Health & Safety Files

Skills

Architecture background

CDM Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder management

Design risk management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Construction Management or a related built environment discipline

Tools

RIBA Plan of Work

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global advisory firm seeking a Principal Designer to join its Bristol office, focusing on CDM compliance and health & safety integration across design and construction. The role requires architectural or design background, strong risk management, and collaboration with clients and design teams.

The successful candidate will coordinate design information, oversee risk reviews, and ensure delivery of high-quality safety outcomes while supporting business growth and client