Principal Designer (CDM 2015)

Principal Designer (CDM 2015)

Nottinghamshire (near Nottingham / Fairfield)

Full-time | Onsite (5 days per week)

Reporting to: Director

Compensation & Employment Type Options:

• Contract: £400–£450 per day (all-inclusive)
• Permanent / FTC: ~£60,000 per year
• Initial 6–12 month engagement, with strong potential for extension
• Project duration approx. 12 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer (CDM 2015) to support a major client site in the Midlands. This role requires strong technical competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate design risk management across multiple contractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Risk Management

• Lead the planning, management, and monitoring of the pre-construction phase in line with CDM 2015.
• Identify, eliminate, and reduce foreseeable design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design risk reviews and ensure designers comply with their duties.

CDM Compliance & Documentation

• Develop, review, and update Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and ensure it is issued to all relevant parties.
• Review and comment on contractor RAMS, ensuring alignment with design intent and risk controls. Prepare and manage the Health & Safety File, ensuring all required information is collected and maintained.

Site Coordination & Oversight

• Carry out and record site inspections to verify that design risk controls are implemented.
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor to ensure safe planning and sequencing of works.
• Monitor compliance with approved statements and design risk mitigation measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key point of contact for the client on all CDM and design-related matters.
• Facilitate communication between designers, contractors, and the client team.
• Provide clear, timely updates on design risks, changes, and compliance issues.

Quality, Safety & Reporting

• Conduct quality and safety inspections relating to design implementation.
• Review and check design drawings, specifications, and reports for CDM compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of design decisions, risk assessments, and coordination activities.

✅ Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CDM, design management, or construction H&S
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams
• Project and commercial management experience
• NEBOSH Construction (or equivalent)
• First Aid (desirable)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Why Join?

• Work on a critical, safety-led project in a dynamic live environment
• High visibility role with direct client engagement
• Opportunity to influence design safety and operational excellence

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