Principal Designer

Principal Designer Location: West Midlands Salary: £47-55,000 A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Designer to join its West Midlands team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects across a variety of sectors, ensuring health and safety compliance is effectively managed throughout the pre-construction phase in line with CDM 2015 requirements. Benefits • Work on a broad range of projects spanning multiple industry sectors. • Gain exposure to complex and prestigious construction schemes. • Join a supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment. • Access ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities. • Influence project safety strategies from the earliest stages of design and planning. • Engage with clients, design teams, and contractors across diverse projects. • Become part of a growing consultancy with a strong industry reputation. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Key Responsibilities • Undertake the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations. • Lead and coordinate health and safety activities during the pre-construction phase. • Identify potential risks and promote effective design solutions to eliminate or reduce hazards. • Collaborate with clients, designers, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. • Produce Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and facilitate design risk workshops and review meetings. • Provide guidance to clients on their CDM responsibilities and ensure designers meet their statutory duties. • Work closely with Principal Contractors to support robust risk management throughout project delivery. • Compile, review, and coordinate Health and Safety Files for completion and client handover. Requirements • Proven experience within a CDM, Health & Safety, or construction design-related position. • In-depth knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or an equivalent health and safety qualification. • Experience working across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, or infrastructure. • Strong understanding of design processes, construction methodologies, and risk reduction techniques. • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing abilities. • Previous experience acting as Principal Designer on medium to large-scale projects within a consultancy setting would be beneficial. • Membership of IOSH, APS, or a similar professional body, along with a full UK driving licence, would be advantageous. To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon!