Principal Designer (CDM)
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
National Search | Hybrid Working
£55,000 - £65,000 plus full benefits Package
Ideal locations include Manchester, Birmingham and the wider Midlands, although applications are welcomed from experienced professionals across the UK.
The Role
Our client is a highly respected, people-focused property and construction consultancy that has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted advisor to both public and private sector organisations. As part of an expanding group of businesses, they continue to invest heavily in their people, offering genuine career progression, a collaborative culture and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real social impact.
Due to continued growth and the successful appointment to several major frameworks, we have been exclusively retained to recruit an experienced Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to join their expanding Professional Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business with a long-term commitment to the social housing sector, supporting Housing Associations on a significant portfolio of refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance, building safety and M&E projects.
The Opportunity
Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team of Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Health & Safety professionals, you will take a leading role in delivering Principal Designer services across a diverse portfolio of Housing Association and residential projects. You will ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 while providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice that supports successful project delivery and effective risk management.
This is a varied consultancy position offering exposure to a broad range of refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance and building safety programmes, including fire safety improvements, decarbonisation initiatives and mechanical and electrical upgrades within occupied residential environments. The role provides the opportunity to work closely with clients, consultants and contractors, building trusted relationships while influencing design risk management from project inception through to completion.
Our client offers flexible hybrid working, with travel across your regional portfolio as required. Whilst they are particularly keen to hear from candidates based in and around Manchester, Birmingham and the wider Midlands, this is a national search and applications are welcomed from experienced
Principal Designers and CDM professionals across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
• Deliver the statutory duties of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Plan, manage and coordinate health and safety throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Lead design risk management workshops and facilitate collaborative design reviews.
• Advise clients on their duties under CDM Regulations and industry best practice.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across refurbishment, compliance and M&E projects.
• Build strong relationships with Housing Association clients, consultants and contractors.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring design risks are identified, managed and reduced throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the successful delivery of a substantial programme of concurrent projects while maintaining the highest professional standards.
About You
We are keen to speak with experienced Principal Designers or CDM Consultants who can demonstrate:
• Proven experience delivering Principal Designer services under CDM 2015.
• Previous experience within social housing, residential, local authority or wider public sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance and building services projects.
• Excellent understanding of design risk management and current health and safety legislation.
• The ability to confidently manage multiple projects and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and client-focused approach.
Qualifications
Applicants should ideally possess:
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as APS, RICS, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE or IET.
• Demonstrable competence to undertake the Principal Designer role in accordance with CDM 2015 and PAS 8670 principles.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
The following would be advantageous:
• APS Registered Principal Designer.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, CEng, MCIBSE, MIET or equivalent).
• Experience delivering building safety, compliance or decarbonisation programmes within the housing sector.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely values its people and is committed to long-term growth. The business offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged and career progression is achievable.
Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you will benefit from:
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Exposure to a major Housing Association programme.
• A diverse portfolio of technically interesting projects.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• A people-first culture with strong leadership and ongoing investment in staff development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to improving homes and communities across the UK.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Principal Designer or CDM Consultant looking to join a progressive consultancy with an outstanding reputation and ambitious growth plans, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Contact Russell Taylor for more information and to confirm next steps.
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