Principal Designer [CDM] (JPC-68) in Sevenoaks

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Principal Designer to join a professional construction consultancy based between London and Sevenoaks to deliver dedicated Principal Designer services for its public- and private-sector clients. The role will lead pre-construction coordination, design-risk management and CDM 2015 compliance across residential projects including medium- to high-rise schemes and remediation works.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, record and manage design-related health and safety risks.
• Obtain, collate and maintain the Pre-Construction Information Pack.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the pre-construction phase of projects.
• Lead and facilitate Design Team Meetings and Risk Workshops with contractors, designers and clients.
• Review and monitor designers’ compliance with CDM requirements.
• Provide contractors with information required to manage health and safety during the construction phase.
• Undertake interim health & safety inspections and review site records.
• Review contractors’ Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans.
• Update, review and deliver the Health & Safety File to the client.
• Provide client-facing support and deliver training to clients and colleagues where required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience providing dedicated Principal Designer and CDM services.
• Thorough knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Proven on-site experience and strong understanding of health & safety in construction.
• Experience implementing health & safety procedures and guidelines.
• Membership of TechIOSH or APS (minimum).
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety preferred.
• Professional qualification in a design, building surveying or building services discipline is desirable.
• Strong leadership and design-team coordination skills.
• Confident client-facing communicator, proactive and able to deliver training.

Sectors / Client

• Residential (including low, medium and high-rise).
• Public and private sectors, working directly with Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
• Mixed-use developments, regeneration schemes and fire remedial works.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary bonus incentive.
• Pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• 3–4 days off over Christmas (subject to director discretion).
• 1 day off for your birthday.

Salary: £40,000

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sevenoaks

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English