Safety Consultant

Expedite Recruitment Services (ERS); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Principal Designer – Safety in the UK. This role offers the chance to support CDM duties, engage in risk workshops, and collaborate with diverse teams on exciting projects. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant design experience, a degree in architecture, and a strong understanding of safety and compliance measures. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development and career progression

Exposure to diverse projects

Supportive, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' design experience in architectural or technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and industry best practices.
• Willingness to travel across regions, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CDM duties and prepare Pre-Construction Information.
• Review design packs and lead Risk Workshops on larger schemes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.

Skills

Design experience (architectural or technical)

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Understanding of project budgets

Confident communicator

Education

Degree in Architecture or related construction discipline

Job description

Assistant Principal Designer – Safety

📍 Southwest / South Wales / UK-wide travel

🏢 Expedite – Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy

Are you looking to take the next step in your Principal Designer career? Our client is expanding, and we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Principal Designer – Safety to join our growing team. This role offers hands-on project exposure, supported progression, and the opportunity to work across a wide variety of exciting multidisciplinary projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

Principal Designer Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CDM duties, including preparing Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
• Review design packs, survey results and technical reports through a H&S lens.
• Contribute to Design Team Meetings and lead Risk Workshops on larger schemes.
• Review contractor documentation: CPPs, RAMS, TMPs, etc.
• Submit F10 notifications and undertake site inspections with the Principal Contractor.
• Prepare and review H&S Files at project completion.

Party Wall Work

• Issue Party Wall Notices and undertake Schedules of Condition.
• Research ownership information and support the preparation of Party Wall Awards.

Wider Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
• Represent Expedite at networking events and contribute to business development.
• Champion safety, compliance, and best practice across the business.
• Prepare fee proposals and support internal commercial decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Architecture or related construction discipline.
• 2–4 years’ design experience (architectural or technical).
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, BSA, and industry best practice.
• Understanding of project budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Working towards (or interested in) APS Associate membership.
• Confident communicator with interest in client engagement and business development.
• Willingness to travel across the Southwest, South Wales, and occasionally UK-wide (some overnight stays).
• Ready to run your own projects independently within 6–12 months with full support and mentoring.

Why Join?

Flexible and hybrid working options

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Professional development and career progression
• Exposure to diverse and interesting projects
• Supportive, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to help shape our growing PD and Party Wall offering