CDM Principal Designer (Senior or Associate)

VACANCY REF: CK2766278

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Senior or Associate level Principal Designers to join a growing team and support project delivery across various sectors, including housing, education, and commercial developments.

You will be based in either Liverpool or Manchester.

This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, managing multiple assignments while ensuring health and safety regulations are properly addressed and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of design and construction processes, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be working closely with both internal and external project stakeholders to maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their responsibilities under CDM regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact when appointed as Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with statutory regulatory requirements, codes of practice, and industry standards.
• Work with designers to compile a Design Risk Management schedule.
• Collate Pre-Construction Information and address any information gaps.
• Conduct Health & Safety design reviews throughout both the design and construction phases.
• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders regarding health and safety coordination.
• Prepare and issue project-specific Health & Safety files upon completion.
• Provide specialist CDM advice to designers and project managers.

Skills and Experience Required

• Health and Safety professional (Registered Membership of APS or IOSH preferred).
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a construction-related subject with at least three years of post-qualification experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CDM2015 regulations and associated industry guidance.
• Experience in Design Risk Management and construction projects.
• Previous work within a consulting environment is beneficial.
• Experience delivering multi-discipline projects.
• Strong understanding of construction-related health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of common construction techniques.
• Strong time management and self-management skills.

Key Interfaces

• Construction clients
• Architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers
• Contractors, including site management, construction managers, and design managers
• Health and Safety Executive representatives
• Health and safety managers

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the safety and efficiency of the built environment. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality projects while maintaining exceptional health and safety standards, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Caroline Kingsley in confidence.

E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

M: 07768381831

Or book a time to suit you for a call: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min