Principal Designer Lead – CDM 2015 & Safety Champion

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Design in Southeast England is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join our Principal Design team. You will coordinate and assure delivery of Principal Designer services across a varied project portfolio, ensuring duties under CDM 2015 are met while providing expert guidance to design teams.

The role requires travel across UK offices, client sites and design offices, a degree in a relevant discipline, and membership of a professional institute.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in design, engineering, construction or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 on complex projects.
• Experience leading multiple projects and providing oversight to Principal Designers or safety professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Principal Designers across multiple projects, ensuring quality and client service expectations.
• Act as senior technical adviser on CDM 2015 and Building Regulations Principal Designer requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance through proportionate reviews and assurance activities.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to Principal Designers and escalate significant concerns.
• Assist in preparation and review of fee proposals, programmes and resource plans for Principal Designer services.

Skills

CDM 2015

Principal Designer

Design risk management

Travel across UK

Professional institution member

Education

Degree in design/engineering/construction

Job description

Kier Design in Southeast England is seeking a Lead Principal Designer to join our Principal Design team. You will coordinate and assure delivery of Principal Designer services across a varied project portfolio, ensuring duties under CDM 2015 are met while providing expert guidance to design teams.

The role requires travel across UK offices, client sites and design offices, a degree in a relevant discipline, and membership of a professional institute.