Principal Designer (CDM 2015)

Overview

In this role you will deliver Principal Designer (CDM 2015) services across varied projects, focusing on technical coordination and administration of CDM documentation. You will support project teams and clients by preparing, reviewing and managing key information, while overseeing a portfolio of smaller projects under supervision. You’ll work with internal design teams and external consultants to ensure CDM deliverables meet procedural requirements and timelines. This is a development-focused opportunity to advance in construction health and safety and Principal Designer services, with guidance toward professional accreditation. You will play a key part in shaping project safety and design‑

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Principal Designer (CDM) services across projects
• Support National Service Lead and Principal Designer Delivery
• Advise clients on CDM responsibilities
• Monitor project progress and ensure CDM deliverables align with procedures
• Liaise with internal design teams, clients and external consultants
• Manage a portfolio of smaller projects
• Prepare and maintain Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
• Prepare F10 notifications and submit to HSE
• Maintain and update Design Risk Registers and collate Design Risk Assessments
• Coordinate design risk information from project teams
• Assist in compiling and reviewing Health and Safety Files
• Maintain project records and document management systems
• Produce meeting notes and action trackers
• Prepare project documentation
• Monitor deliverables and deadlines
• Track actions from designers and consultants
• Escalate significant issues to National Service Lead
• Review design information for Design Risk Registers and coordinate risk information
• Assist with design risk workshops and ensure residual risks are communicated
• Respond to routine client enquiries
• Support multidisciplinary teams with CDM requirements
• Develop project-specific CDM documentation
• Manage portfolio of lower-risk projects
• Ensure documentation remains accurate up to date
• Escalate issues as needed

Key requirements

• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of construction projects and design processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of CDM 2015
• 2 years experience in construction, design, project management or health and safety role

• Proactive and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional and client-focused
• CDM 2015 knowledge
• Health and Safety File preparation
• PCI (Pre-Construction Information) preparation

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