At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects, ensuring health & safety compliance and effective risk management.
- Company: Fortus Recruitment, connecting top talent with leading organisations in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and birthday off.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on construction projects while advancing your career in design.
- Qualifications: Experience in design coordination and strong understanding of CDM regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £60,000
Location: Chislehurst
Monday-Friday 8-5, 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 escalate where necessary
- Contribute to continuous improvement of CDM systems and processes
Essential qualification & 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 working on refurbishment or complex construction projects
- HNC / HND / Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
- CDM / construction health & safety training
- CSCS card (where required)
- Drivers licence
Desirable skills:
- NEBOSH Construction or similar
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS)
Benefits:
- Salary: £60,000
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (1hr for lunch)
- Holidays: 21 days of holiday + bank holidays + birthday day off. Christmas closure.
- Tracked company vehicle & fuel card will be provided for business use (if over the age of 25 due to company insurance purposes).
Please apply for this Principal Designer role if it's something of interest.
Principal Designer (CDM) in Chislehurst employer: Fortus Recruitment
Fortus Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Chislehurst, the company provides a competitive salary of £60,000, a generous holiday allowance, and unique benefits such as a company vehicle and fuel card, ensuring that employees feel valued and motivated in their roles. With a focus on health and safety in the construction industry, Fortus Recruitment fosters an environment where team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact on projects.
