Principal Designer

Award-winning rg+p is one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK also featuring in AJ’s top 100 UK practices. From our London, Birmingham and Leicester studios, we create a sustainable legacy, designed and delivered for clients and communities.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Principal Designer with design experience in the construction industry to undertake the role of CDM Principal Designer to work in any of our three studio locations Leicester, Birmingham or London. The opportunity could suit a candidate from a design background currently undertaking the CDM Principal Designer Role with an option to develop their skills further into the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act.

The opportunity could allow also for the candidate to undertake managerial aspects to help develop and nurture the current team and help drive forwards the Principal Designer Team here at rg+p.

The successful candidate is required to…

  • provide support and advice to multi-disciplinary design teams and clients during the design and pre-construction stages of a wide range of projects to ensure their compliance with their statutory duties under CDM 2015

  • be involved in defining the standards of the Principal Designer processes and procedures

  • ensure compliance with CDM 2015 for projects from inception to completion

  • undertake CDM reviews, audits and give CDM advice

  • undertake site visits across the region

The successful candidate is required to have…

  • thorough knowledge and understanding of Construction (Design & Management) 2015 regulations

  • knowledge and experience of undertaking risk assessments, finding solutions to eliminate/reduce/mitigate risks

  • a construction design lead experience

  • an understanding of the principles of prevention and hierarchy of control and how these can be implemented

  • knowledge of building regulations and all relevant H&S regulations

  • the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team

  • excellent time management skills

  • strong problem solving skills

  • knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes

  • an IOSH, APS membership (IMaPS or CMaPS) or NEBOSH qualifications

  • a clean driving license, their own vehicle and be prepared to travel frequently within their geographical area

Why join our team?

  • competitive salary

  • pension scheme

  • healthcare scheme

  • perkbox discount account

  • smart go travel scheme

  • regular social events

  • training and development

  • promotion/progression routes

  • mentoring system in place

  • CPDs and external training

  • extra day’s holiday for every 3 years’ service

  • as much responsibility as you are prepared for!

rg+p is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work & live in the UK without any additional approval.

If you feel you are a strong candidate for this position, please email your CV, detailing your relevant qualification and salary expectations to: recruitment@rg-p.co.uk