Principal Designer – Design Risk & Safety Lead

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Principal Designer to lead design risk management across a diverse capital and maintenance program. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with safety legislation and overseeing design teams. Candidates must have strong experience in construction risk management, and qualifications such as NEBOSH Construction are essential. The position offers a chance to shape a forward-looking safety culture in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong experience operating as a Principal Designer.
• Sound technical knowledge of construction and building safety legislation.
• Leadership in compliance across varied project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design risk management within the Council’s Resident Safety function.
• Coordinate design teams and advise on compliance.
• Support policy development and contractor management.

Skills

Design risk management

Technical safety requirements

Compliance with CDM 2015

Client/contractor duties understanding

Education

NEBOSH Construction

Professional membership (IOSH, APS, ICE, CIOB, RICS, CABE)

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Principal Designer to lead design risk management across a diverse capital and maintenance program. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with safety legislation and overseeing design teams. Candidates must have strong experience in construction risk management, and qualifications such as NEBOSH Construction are essential. The position offers a chance to shape a forward-looking safety culture in the community.