Principal Designer (CDM) - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK)

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

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, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and provide a professional, billable service to clients.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

• Previous experience in client-facing consultancy environments.

• This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

• Job Engineering

• Primary Location GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

• Schedule: Full-time

• Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

• Req ID: 263402

• Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO