Job Title: Principal Designer
Industry: Construction Consultancy
The Opportunity
We are working on behalf of a growing consultancy to recruit a Principal Designer based in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CDM professional to take a lead role on a diverse range of projects across the housing, education, and commercial sectors.
You'll be responsible for delivering Principal Designer services, supporting the development of the business in the region, and providing expert health and safety advice throughout the design and construction phases. This role offers autonomy, project variety, and the chance to influence health and safety culture across the built environment.
What You'll Be Doing
Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015
Act as the Principal Designer and main point of contact on allocated projects
Engage with design teams to identify and mitigate design risks
Manage and compile pre-construction information
Conduct design risk reviews and ensure legal compliance across the project lifecycle
Coordinate with key stakeholders to maintain safety standards at every stage
Prepare and issue project-specific Health & Safety files upon completion
Provide internal CDM and health and safety advice to design and project teams
What You'll Bring
A construction-related degree (or equivalent qualification)
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a relevant role
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, L144, and industry best practices
Membership of a professional body (e.g. APS, IOSH, or working towards)
Solid understanding of design and construction processes
Experience working in a consultancy environment and on multi-discipline projects
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven ability to manage your own workload effectively
Who You'll Work With
Construction clients
Architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers
Contractors, site managers, and design managers
Health and Safety Executives and H&S professionals
Why Apply?
Join a respected consultancy with a strong industry reputation
Work on a diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team
Benefit from excellent career progression opportunities and ongoing CPD
Interested?
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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