Senior Principal Designer

Safety Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Talent seeks an experienced Senior Principal Designer to join the Leeds city centre team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015, advise clients and design teams, and manage multiple commissions across sectors.

The role requires strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and Building Regulations experience, with flexibility to attend meetings and liaise with project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Principal Designer or CDM consultancy services.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Experience in construction consultancy or design practice environment.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Confident in advising clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015.
• Advising clients, designers and contractors on duties.
• Managing design risk through the pre-construction phase.
• Reviewing design information and identifying risks.
• Preparing and reviewing pre-construction information.
• Supporting the preparation of health and safety files.
• Attending client, design-team and project meetings.
• Liaising with architects, engineers, contractors and project teams.
• Managing several live commissions at different stages.
• Maintaining project records and compliance documentation.
• Supporting junior team members.
• Assisting with fee proposals and client enquiries.
• Supporting Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions where appropriate.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Project management

Client advisory

Communication skills

Education

Relevant construction/design/health & safety qualification

Membership of a professional body

Job description

Senior Principal Designer

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

An established construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Principal Designer to join its Leeds city centre team.

The role will involve managing a portfolio of Principal Designer commissions, advising clients and design teams, and supporting the delivery of projects across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will have solid experience working under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Experience acting as Principal Designer under the Building Regulations would be highly advantageous.

The role

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015
• Advising clients, designers and contractors on their duties
• Managing design risk through the pre‑construction phase
• Reviewing design information and identifying foreseeable risks
• Preparing and reviewing pre‑construction information
• Supporting the preparation of health and safety files
• Attending client, design-team and project meetings
• Liaising with architects, engineers, contractors and wider project teams
• Managing several live commissions at different stages
• Maintaining accurate project records and compliance documentation
• Supporting junior members of the team
• Assisting with fee proposals and client enquiries
• Supporting Building Regulations Principal Designer commissions where appropriate

The successful candidate

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering Principal Designer or CDM consultancy services
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience working within a construction consultancy, design practice or similar environment
• The ability to manage projects independently
• Confidence advising clients and project teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A relevant construction, design, building or health and safety qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations Principal Designer regime would be advantageous
• A commercial and client‑focused approach

The opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer who is ready to take on greater responsibility within an established consultancy.

The role offers exposure to a varied project portfolio, direct client contact and the opportunity to progress towards Associate level.

The position is based in Leeds city centre, and regular office attendance will be required. Some flexibility may be available, but applicants must be within a realistic commuting distance of Leeds