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A leading national consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join their team, working on a range of exciting projects across the Midlands. This role offers an exceptionally flexible remote/hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance working from home with project needs across the region.
The position also offers huge potential to take over as partner within a couple of years.
The Principal Designer Role
As the Principal Designer, you will take a lead role in ensuring CDM compliance and integrating health and safety into the design and construction process across a variety of projects. With a diverse portfolio of projects in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, and education, this is an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact within a highly respected national firm.
Principal Designer Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
- Conduct thorough design risk assessments and hazard elimination strategies.
- Provide expert CDM advice and guidance to clients, contractors, and design teams.
- Attend site inspections and audits to monitor compliance and safety standards.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
- Offer mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
The Principal Designer
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Professional accreditation from APS (AaPS, IMaPS, or CMaPS).
- CertIOSH, or working towards it, is highly desirable.
- 5+ years' experience as a Principal Designer or similar role in construction.
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and health and safety best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with a flexible, remote-based contract.
In Return?
- Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000.
- Flexible, remote/hybrid working arrangement tailored to your needs.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension contribution.
- Performance-based bonus scheme.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to healthcare benefits and company social events.
If you are a Principal Designer considering a flexible and rewarding career opportunity, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.
Ref: #LB19628
Principal Designer / CDM Consultant / Health and Safety / CDM 2015 / NEBOSH / APS / CertIOSH / South West / Hybrid Working / Construction Design Management / National Consultancy / Construction
