Fulkers Bailey Russell

London, England, Brighton

CDM Principal Designer

ON-SITE SENIOR

Posted 4 months ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

This role involves providing comprehensive advice on H&S and CDM Regulations within a dynamic construction consultancy. You will manage design risk and fulfill Principal Designer duties from project feasibility through to the final handover of the Health and Safety File.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Principal Designer to ensure client duties are fulfilled under CDM 2015
Coordinate the pre-construction phase including submission of F10 notifications to the HSE
Advise project teams on health and safety and design risk management throughout construction
Review and assist with Design Risk Assessments to ensure team compliance
Prepare key health and safety documentation including risk assessments and method statements
Conduct site audits and monitor health and safety performance for clients

Requirements Snapshot

IOSH or Association for Project Safety qualification or currently working towards one
Proven experience in a similar health and safety or CDM role
Comprehensive knowledge of CDM 2015 implementation and general health and safety legislation
Proficiency in using risk registers and sophisticated risk modelling software
Strong interpersonal skills for effective client-facing communication and project coordination

Expected Impact

You will ensure that all construction projects meet rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements, minimizing risks for clients and workers alike. By managing the pre-construction phase and documentation effectively, you contribute to the successful and safe delivery of complex consultancy projects.

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Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and conscientious H&S CDM Principle Designer to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services, champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people.

As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

As a H&S/CDM Principle Designer, you will provide our clients with comprehensive advice on all aspects of the H&S and CDM Regulations. You will also provide a structured platform in which to undertake effective design risk management whilst fulfilling the Principal Designer duties on their projects, from feasibility through to handover of the Health and Safety File.

Responsibilities

Act as Principal Designer and ensure client duties are fulfilled under CDM 2015

Plan, coordinate, and manage the pre-construction phase of projects, including submission of F10 notifications to the HSE

Advise clients and project teams on health and safety and design risk management throughout design and construction

Ensure design team compliance with CDM 2015, reviewing and assisting with Design Risk Assessments

Prepare and review key project health and safety documentation, including pre-construction information, risk assessments, method statements and Health & Safety Files

Conduct CDM site audits and monitor health and safety performance on behalf of the client

Attend design, site and progress meetings to support effective communication between contractors, designers and clients

Provide support to Senior Consultants on complex or high-risk projects

Review O&M manuals and ensure accurate and compliant handover documentation

Uphold health and safety standards and support environmental and social impact

Carry out additional duties in line with the role as required

IOSH/Association for Project Safety qualification or working towards

Previous experience in a similar role

Knowledge of CDM2015 implementation

Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Experience of using a wide range of tools and processes within your role; from simple and effective risk registers to sophisticated risk modelling software

Experience in providing and translating to our clients, the best advice to help develop risk responses and plans to eliminate the risks on their projects or within their existing facilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skill as the role is client facing

Ability to produce your own documentation based on our standards

Strong organisational and time management skills in the delivery of the services for multiple projects at any one time

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown

Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually

Private health cover from day one

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave

Charitable volunteer day

Agile working policy

Annual discretionary bonus and salary review

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform

Career development, chartership support and training opportunities

Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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