At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects, ensuring health & safety compliance and effective risk management.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm focused on innovative design and safety.
- Benefits: £60,000 salary, 21 days holiday, company vehicle, and birthday off.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction while ensuring safety and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in design coordination and strong understanding of CDM regulations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Principal Designer (CDM)
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Hour lunch, no hybrid working.
Company vehicle & fuel card.
Duties
- Act as Principal Designer on appointed projects in line with CDM 2015 regulations.
- Plan, manage and monitor health & safety during the pre‑construction phase.
- Coordinate designers and duty holders to ensure effective design risk management.
- Support clients in understanding and fulfilling their CDM responsibilities.
- Review surveys, drawings, and specifications to identify risks and information gaps.
- Lead design risk reviews and maintain risk registers and trackers.
- Ensure clear communication of residual risks and design assumptions.
- Liaise with project teams acting as Principal Contractor.
- Prepare and maintain Health & Safety Files for project completion.
- Attend design, pre‑start, and project meetings to provide CDM guidance.
- Challenge unsafe design practices and elevate where necessary.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of CDM systems and processes.
Essential qualifications & skills
- Experience in design coordination and design risk management.
- Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and pre‑construction requirements.
- Background in construction, architecture, engineering, or surveying.
- Experience with refurbishment or complex construction projects.
- HNC / HND / Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
- CDM / construction health & safety training.
- CSCS card (where required).
- Driver's licence.
Desirable skills
- NEBOSH Construction or similar.
- Membership of a professional body (e. g., IOSH, APS).
Benefits
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (1hr lunch).
- 21 days of holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off. Christmas closure.
- Company vehicle & fuel card for business use (if over 25 due to insurance).
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Contact Details:
Fortus Recruitment Group Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Principal Designer (CDM) in London
CDM 2015 Regulations
Health & Safety Management
Design Coordination
Design Risk Management
Construction Project Management
Risk Assessment
Communication Skills
