Principal Designer CDM

May 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Principal Designer CDM

Principal Designer Job in Greater Manchester

Principal Designer job in Greater Manchester, joining an award-winning RIBA chartered practice. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of Principal Designer duties across a wide range of projects, with the backing of an experienced in-house team. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 + flexible hours.

The practice has an established reputation for design quality and technical delivery, with a portfolio spanning residential, education, commercial and public sector projects. You'll be joining a collaborative studio environment, working closely with design teams and contributing to the implementation of health and safety in design and compliance with the latest legislation.

Role & Responsibilities

- Support the discharge of Principal Designer duties across multiple projects
- Advise internal teams and clients on health and safety and risk management
- Assist with compliance under CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act
- Coordinate pre-construction information and maintain QA documentation
- Attend project meetings and carry out site visits
- Work collaboratively with the internal PD team and contribute to training initiatives
- Support the development of tools and procedures to embed best practice.

Required Skills & Experience

- Experience delivering or supporting Principal Designer duties under CDM
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its practical application
- Previous experience in a design, project management, building control or H&S role
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance requirements
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate, APS Membership or similar qualification preferred.

What you get back

- Salary up to £50,000
- Flexible hours
- 25 days annual leave
- Opportunities for career development
- Collaborative studio culture

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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