Project Principal Designer Lead
Join Mitie - the future of high performing places. 40 hours per week, Mobile region. At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Principal Designer (CDM and Building Regulations) who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of construction health and safety and regulatory compliance across Mitie's Central Government Portfolio.
Role Responsibilities
* Ensure effective implementation, management, and compliance with CDM 2015 and Building Regulations, health and safety legislation, and industry best practices across all Mitie projects.
* Promote Mitie's CDM and health and safety policies to embed a strong safety culture across all project phases.
* Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to project teams throughout all RIBA stages; from enquiry and briefing, through design, tender, mobilisation, construction delivery, to practical completion and handover.
* Oversee the safe delivery of projects carried out by, for, or on behalf of Mitie, ensuring all stakeholders - clients, designers, consultants, and contractors - understand and fulfil their duties under both CDM 2015 and Building Regulations.
* Facilitate clear communication and collaboration among all stakeholders during both the pre‑construction/design and construction phases.
* Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, tracking satisfaction and performance in managing project risks and responsibilities.
* Tailor CDM and Building Regulation management and support appropriate to the scale, complexity, and risk profile of each project.
* Collaborate with HSE, quality, and audit teams to ensure consistent alignment with Mitie's policies and procedures.
* Actively contribute to projects team meetings by sharing insights, lessons learned, and identifying priority health and safety risks affecting Mitie and its clients.
* Conduct site visits to identify existing hazards and client‑imposed restrictions for inclusion in the pre‑construction information.
* Ensure that health and safety risks are identified, communicated, and captured in the project risk register.
* Oversee the handover of relevant information from designers and contractors for inclusion in the Health and Safety File during construction.
* Compile and maintain the Health and Safety File as the project progresses.
* Deliver the final Health and Safety File including Operations & Maintenance manuals in the required format and within agreed timescales following project completion.
* Conduct CDM health and safety inspections on live project sites to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
* Support Project Managers during both internal Mitie audits and external project audits.
* Deliver CDM and Building Regulation training sessions and workshops to Mitie personnel and external stakeholders.
* Provide advice on a range of specialist topics, including fire safety, hazardous materials, asbestos management, temporary works, work at height, confined spaces, and demolition activities.
* Stay informed on new and evolving legislation and maintain expert working knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, and wider health and safety regulations.
Required Qualifications
* Experienced Principal Designer.
* Working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015.
* Working Knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
* Experience advising on compliance within complex projects.
* Completion of a two-day Principal Designer training course (Desirable or willing to work towards).
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate, General Certificate, or comparable QHSE qualification.
* Association for Project Safety (APS) membership – IMaPS desirable or willing to work towards.
* Professional qualification in design or engineering discipline (Desirable or willing to work towards).
* Experience with public and private sector construction projects.
* Knowledge in areas such as asbestos, temporary works, fire safety, or confined spaces is beneficial.
* Understanding of prevention principles and design risk reduction.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
* Candidate must hold or be able to achieve SC level security clearance.
What's in it for you?
* Build projects that matter. Deliver real impact. Grow your career with Mitie.
* You'll work on high‑profile and meaningful construction projects that truly make a difference, with real responsibility and full ownership of project delivery from start to finish.
* Mitie is committed to supporting your professional growth, offering clear opportunities for career progression.
* You'll work in an environment that prioritises safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring the highest standards are upheld across all projects.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
There's a place for you at Mitie – join us
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