Principal Designer
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, Reading. 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 project-specific Health & Safety Files upon completion
Provide CDM advice and support to internal teams including designers and project managers
Required Skills & Experience
Recognised Health & Safety qualification or professional membership (e.g. APS, IOSH)
Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience
In-depth knowledge of CDM 2015, L144 and associated industry guidance
Demonstrated experience in design risk management and multi-disciplinary project delivery
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of typical construction methods and Health & Safety regulations
Strong organisational and time-management skills
You'll Interact With:
Clients
Architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers
Contractors and site personnel
HSE professionals and Health & Safety managers
Why Apply?
The consultancy offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees are genuinely valued. This role provides a platform to develop professionally while working on high-profile, multi-sector projects. The business places a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary (DOE)
Comprehensive benefits package
Ongoing training and development
Career progression opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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