Principal Designer - CDM & Building Regulations

Overview

In this role you will act as Principal Designer within a growing construction consultancy, delivering CDM advisory and Building Regulations compliance across diverse sectors. You will work with clients, design teams and contractors from inception to completion, shaping risk management and regulatory compliance. The role blends traditional CDM duties with Building Regulations Principal Designer responsibilities amid the Building Safety Act landscape. You will lead design risk workshops, produce information and reports, and support gateway submissions to help clients navigate complex requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Key requirements

• 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
• Full UK Driving Licence

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• confidence to advise on complex matters
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Building Regulations
• Building Safety Act 2022

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