Principal Designer (CDM)

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Principal Designer (CDM) on a 6 month contract based in Birmingham. Role Summary The Principal Designer will take responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM) during the pre-construction and construction phases of projects. The role will lead on integrating health and safety into the design process, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and provide a professional, billable service to clients. Key Responsibilities - Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring legal compliance across all relevant projects. - Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase. - Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through effective design risk management. - Chair Hazid reviews and ensure appropriate actions are taken to manage and mitigate all risk identified - Coordinate with the Principal Contractor representative (internal) to review methods of work and ensure wider CDM compliance through the construction phase. - Ensure designers comply with their duties and co-operate with the project team. - Advise clients on their CDM duties and responsibilities. - Coordinate and communicate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to embed health and safety throughout design and delivery. - Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance. - Develop and maintain internal procedures, tools, and templates for CDM and safety compliance. - Provide training and guidance to design teams on safety-in-design best practice. - Act as a billable resource, ensuring services are charged appropriately to clients. Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, compliance standards, and efficiency. Requirements - Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience. - Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent). - In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated guidance. - Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM compliance role. - Strong understanding of design risk management and safety in construction. - Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams. Skills & Competencies - Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver billable services. - Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail. - Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture. Desirable - Chartered membership of IOSH, ICE, RICS, RIBA, or equivalent professional body. - Experience in delivering training or mentoring in health and safety in design. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time