Assistant Principal Designer – Safety
📍 Southwest / South Wales / UK-wide travel
🏢 Expedite – Multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy
Are you looking to take the next step in your Principal Designer career? Our client is expanding, and we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Principal Designer – Safety to join our growing team. This role offers hands-on project exposure, supported progression, and the opportunity to work across a wide variety of exciting multidisciplinary projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Principal Designer Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of CDM duties, including preparing Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
* Review design packs, survey results and technical reports through a H&S lens.
* Contribute to Design Team Meetings and lead Risk Workshops on larger schemes.
* Review contractor documentation: CPPs, RAMS, TMPs, etc.
* Submit F10 notifications and undertake site inspections with the Principal Contractor.
* Prepare and review H&S Files at project completion.
Party Wall Work
* Issue Party Wall Notices and undertake Schedules of Condition.
* Research ownership information and support the preparation of Party Wall Awards.
Wider Responsibilities
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
* Represent Expedite at networking events and contribute to business development.
* Champion safety, compliance, and best practice across the business.
* Prepare fee proposals and support internal commercial decisions.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Architecture or related construction discipline.
* 2–4 years’ design experience (architectural or technical).
* Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, BSA, and industry best practice.
* Understanding of project budgets, milestones and deliverables.
* Working towards (or interested in) APS Associate membership.
* Confident communicator with interest in client engagement and business development.
* Willingness to travel across the Southwest, South Wales, and occasionally UK-wide (some overnight stays).
* Ready to run your own projects independently within 6–12 months with full support and mentoring.
Why Join?
Flexible and hybrid working options
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Professional development and career progression
* Exposure to diverse and interesting projects
* Supportive, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
* Opportunity to help shape our growing PD and Party Wall offering
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