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Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

A growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to strengthen its Health & Safety and Building Safety team with the appointment of an experienced Principal Designer. 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the advisory side of construction and wants to work across a genuinely diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, healthcare, education, defence, residential and public sector developments. 
The business has seen consistent growth over recent years and continues to invest heavily in its compliance and Building Safety offering, creating an opportunity for an ambitious Principal Designer to play a key role within an established and highly respected consultancy environment. 
Working closely with clients, design teams and contractors, you'll provide Principal Designer and CDM advisory services from project inception through to completion, ensuring compliance, managing risk and helping clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. 
With the introduction of the Building Safety Act and evolving Building Regulations requirements, this role offers an excellent blend of traditional CDM duties alongside Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities. 
Typical responsibilities will include:

Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015
Supporting clients through Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements
Producing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Health & Safety documentation
Leading design risk workshops and chairing design team meetings
Advising clients, designers and contractors on their statutory duties and project obligations
Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits
Reviewing RAMS and providing practical risk management advice
Monitoring design risk management throughout the project lifecycle
Preparing clear and concise reports for clients and project stakeholders
Supporting Gateway submissions and Building Regulations compliance processes where required

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have a strong understanding of CDM legislation and are looking to develop their career within a consultancy that genuinely values technical excellence and professional development. 
You will ideally have:

Experience operating as a Principal Designer, CDM Consultant or CDM Advisor
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Good understanding of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
CMaPS accreditation or a desire to work towards it
APS membership or similar professional affiliation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
The confidence to advise clients and project teams on complex compliance matters
Experience across multiple construction sectors would be advantageous
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