Principal Designer

Role: Principal Designer / CDM Consultant

Salary: Competitive Salary (DOE) + Bonus

Location: Billericay, Essex

Duration: Permanent Job

Wanted: As a CDM Consultant, you will play a vital role in assisting the Project Management department with the running and coordination of the pre-construction phase of a project, ensuring compliance with the CDM Regulations 2015.

You’ll be assessing the risks to projects, applying health & safety knowledge, liaising with contractors and assisting with H&S decision making, working closely with clients, designers, and contractors to identify and mitigate risks, whilst ensuring safe and compliant project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Principal Designer as required, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and manage risks throughout the design and construction phases.
• Provide CDM and health & safety advice to clients, designers, and contractors.
• Review and prepare pre-construction information, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Attend project meetings to provide guidance on health and safety issues and promote a culture of safety awareness.
• Conduct site visits to assess compliance with health and safety standards.
• Deliver CDM training and workshops to project stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including Health and Safety Files.
• Compose health & safety reports in line with company and client requirements.

Experience Needed:

• Experience in a similar CDM or health & safety consultancy role, preferably in the education and healthcare sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated health and safety legislation.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., APS, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working on projects in sensitive environments such as schools or healthcare facilities.
• Design background or understanding of architectural, structural, or M&E processes.

Next Steps:

If this role sounds of interest, please click to apply or alternatively email your CV to jharris@theonegroup.co.uk and James Harris will be in touch to discuss the finer details.