Principal Designer Job in Central London

Principal Designer job in Central London for a multidisciplinary consultancy. Our client is a reputable and growing consultancy specialising in residential and affordable housing projects in London and the South, due to increasing projects they now need a Principal Designer to join their Principal Designer/Design Management team, reporting to the Associate Director, they are happy to consider both a Principal Designers or Architectural specialists with relevant experience.

The consultancy offers a multitude of services including project management, building surveying, cost consultancy, design management and fire safety. Specialising in residential (new build and remedial) and affordable housing, major regeneration, new build and remedial projects for Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Private Developers. Made up of 100 employees and 4 offices, they are continuing to grow with a strong pipeline of work across London, Southeast and Midlands and the South West.

Role & Responsibilities

The Principal Designer will carry out duties in accordance with CDM regulations 2015
Working with Housing Associations and Local Authority clients
Deliver all Principal Designer services directly for clients on residential property,
including high rise
Lead a small team and guide them through the new regulatory and legislative changes for the new Principal Designer Building Regulations role.
Identifying and managing design related risks
Obtain and collate the pre-construction Information Pack
Communicating effectively with contractors, designers, attend design team meetings and risk workshops
Review and monitor designers' compliance
Plan, coordinate and manage the pre-construction phase of projects
Ensuring designers comply with CDM
Providing information to contractors to manage health and safety throughout the construction phase
Undertake interim Health & Safety inspections and review site records
Review the Contractor's Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan
Update/review and delivery of Health & Safety File to the client.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in Principal Designer & CDM services or a Design Management/Architectural background (with training in CDM if required).
Thorough knowledge of CDM Regulations.
Excellent communication skills
Confident working directly with clients
Ability to manage workload and deadlines
Able to lead a team
Experience in implementing Health & Safety procedures, guidelines, and design compliance.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Building Regulations within the construction industry, with on-site experience.
Professional qualification in design, building surveying, or building services (desirable).
Membership with an approved body (IMaPs/GradIOSH or higher).
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (preferred).
RIBA Principal Designer register or accreditation from CIAT or APS (preferred).

What you get back

Competitive - dependent on experience
Discretionary Bonus
24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Travel expenses
Contributory Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Support with professional subscriptions.
Please note this role will be office based