Job Description
Our client is a well-established and growing multi-disciplined surveying consultancy that provides specialist services to the education sector. They are seeking an experienced and proactive Principal Designer to join their team, based from their Leicester office.\n\nThe Principal Designer will be a key member of the team, acting as the primary contact between clients, designers, and contractors on health and safety matters. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with CDM regulations and manage health and safety considerations for both new-build and refurbishment education projects.\n\nPrincipal Designer Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary: £35k - £50k (DOE).\nCar allowance.\nHoliday entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 additional Christmas closure days.\nDiscretionary bonus scheme.\nPension scheme.\nPrivate healthcare.\nPhone allowance.\nEarly finish on Fridays.\nHybrid working model to support work-life balance.Principal Designer Job Overview\n\nLiaising with clients, contractors, Building Surveyors, architects, and other stakeholders to provide advice and guidance on CDM and health and safety issues.\nPreparing and managing health and safety/CDM documentation, including Health and Safety Files for clients and contractors.\nCollaborating with colleagues to ensure seamless communication and resolution of issues on projects.\nAttending pre-contract and site meetings, as well as conducting independent health and safety site audits/inspections.\nCoordinating project health and safety information to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.\nSupporting project management duties where required.Principal Designer Job Requirements\n\nMinimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar role.\nNEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent/higher qualification.\nRelevant HNC, HND, BSc, or MSc (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.\nStrong knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and CDM regulations.\nExcellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.\nFull UK driving licence.\nLiving within commuting distance of Leicester and willing to travel as required.If you are an experienced Principal Designer looking to work in a supportive and innovative consultancy while contributing to meaningful projects in the education sector, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.\n\nBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for