Principal Designer

Principal Designer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 45-60,000 (DOE)

A respected architectural practice in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced and proactive CDM Principal Designer to support the development of its expanding CDM team. The position offers the opportunity to take a leading role within a growing department while contributing to a varied mix of local and national public and private sector projects.

Main Duties
Deliver CDM Principal Designer and Health & Safety advisory services across all work stages
Manage and coordinate multiple projects at once
Identify construction risks and apply prevention-based mitigation strategies
Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and clients to embed H&S principles throughout each project
Prepare and maintain CDM documentation, reports, meeting notes, design reviews and general administrative tasks
Conduct H&S design reviews during design development and construction phases
Maintain clear and consistent communication with all duty holders
Produce and manage Health & Safety Files for each project

Required Qualifications & Experience
Degree (or equivalent) in a construction or occupational health and safety discipline, with relevant CDM/H&S experience
Professional construction qualification such as MCIOB, MCIAT, or equivalent experience
Health and safety qualification such as Chartered IOSH and/or Certified or Incorporated APS membership
Minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations
Background in design or construction management, including leading design teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Previous consultancy experience

What's on offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to shape the direction of a growing department
Involvement in a wide range of high-profile local and national projects
Clear path for professional development and long-term career progression

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you!