Principal Designer (CDM 2015)

We’re Hiring: Principal Designer (CDM 2015) 
Employment type: Full-time  
Location: Nottinghamshire (near Nottingham/Fairfield)
Work Arrangements:  Primarily onsite, likely five days per week, due to the nature of the work within a live food production and construction environment. 

Salary Package & Project Duration: 

• For the contract option, the rate is £400–£450 per day (all-inclusive), with no additional expenses covered, so travel and accommodation must be included in the rate. 
• For the permanent or fixed-term option, the salary is approximately £60,000 per year, typically offered as an initial 6–12-month contract. 
• The project is expected to last around 12 months, with candidates likely starting on a 6-month term, and a strong possibility of extension based on performance and client satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer (CDM 2015) to support a major client site in the Midlands. This role requires strong technical competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate design risk management across multiple contractors and stakeholders.  

Key Responsibilities:

Design Risk Management  

• Lead the planning, management, and monitoring of the pre-construction phase in line with CDM 2015.  
• Identify, eliminate, and reduce foreseeable design risks throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Coordinate design risk reviews and ensure designers comply with their duties.  

CDM Compliance & Documentation  

• Develop, review, and update Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and ensure it is issued to all relevant parties.  
• Review and comment on contractor RAMS, ensuring alignment with design intent and risk controls.  
• Prepare and manage the Health & Safety File, ensuring all required information is collected and maintained.  

Site Coordination & Oversight  

• Carry out and record site inspections to verify that design risk controls are implemented.  
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor to ensure safe planning and sequencing of works.  
• Monitor compliance with approved statements and design risk mitigation measures.  

Stakeholder Engagement  

• Act as the key point of contact for the client on all CDM and design-related matters.  
• Facilitate communication between designers, contractors, and the client team.  
• Provide clear, timely updates on design risks, changes, and compliance issues.  

Quality, Safety & Reporting  

• Conduct quality and safety inspections relating to design implementation.  
• Review and check design drawings, specifications, and reports for CDM compliance.  
• Maintain accurate records of design decisions, risk assessments, and coordination activities.  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CDM, design management, or construction H&S role.  
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant legislation.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams.  
• Project management and commercial management experience.  
• NEBOSH Construction or equivalent H&S qualification.  
• First Aid (desirable).  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.