Principal Designer
Location: Leeds
We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing consultancy to recruit a Principal Designer to support the continued expansion of their services in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional with solid experience in design and construction to join a dynamic team and work across a range of sectors including housing, education, and commercial developments.
As a Principal Designer, you will play a key role in the delivery of CDM services across multiple projects, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure Health & Safety obligations are effectively addressed and managed throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of project types and sizes, with a strong emphasis on risk management and legal compliance under CDM 2015.
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015
Act as Principal Designer, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, ACOP, and industry best practice
Liaise with design teams to compile and maintain Design Risk Management schedules
Collate and assess pre-construction information, identifying and addressing any data gaps
Conduct Health & Safety design reviews during both design and construction phases
Facilitate effective communication between all duty holders on Health & Safety coordination
Prepare and issue proj...