Construction Design & Management Principal Designer & Client Advisor

PIB Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to advise clients on construction health and safety projects. In this role, you will guide project teams to ensure CDM compliance, prepare relevant documentation, and conduct health and safety inspections. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and possess CMaPS or CMIOSH qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in construction health and safety, CDM or related roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to lead discussions.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to balance compliance with realities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer and CDM adviser to clients across a range of projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and good practice.
• Prepare and maintain all CDM-related documentation.

Skills

Construction health and safety

CDM compliance

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

CMaPS or CMIOSH/CMIOSH

Job description

Construction Design & Management Principal Designer and Client Advisor page is loaded## Construction Design & Management Principal Designer and Client Advisorlocations: UK - London - Minster Courttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102008At PIB group, our PIB Risk Management team is keen to recruit an experienced Senior Principal CDM DesignerIn this role you will:* Act as Principal Designer and CDM adviser to clients across a range of projects.* Guide clients, designers and project teams to ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and good practice.* Review design information, identify foreseeable health and safety risks and influence design decisions at an early stage.* Prepare, manage and maintain all CDM-related documentation, including F10 notifications and pre-construction information.* Undertake design risk reviews and structured assessments (e.g. SKET‑type reviews) and provide clear, practical advice.* Review construction phase plans and RAMS, giving focused feedback to clients and contractors where improvements are required.* Carry out site-based health and safety inspections and audits, producing concise, actionable reports.* Coordinate and compile health and safety files and ensure they are issued in an accurate and timely manner at project completion.* Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD and relevant professional memberships.* Contribute to internal team meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, supporting the development of colleagues.**What we’re looking for**We’re looking for someone who is proactive, credible and comfortable taking ownership. You will be confident challenging assumptions, influencing project teams and helping to deliver safer projects - not simply completing paperwork.You will bring:* **Significant experience (typically 5+ years)** in construction health and safety, CDM or related roles.* **CMaPS or CMIOSH/CMIOSH** (or actively working towards an equivalent professional status).* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead discussions with clients, designers and contractors.* A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance compliance with commercial and programme realities.* The ability to work autonomously, manage your own workload and deadlines, while contributing positively to a wider team.**What You’ll Get:*** A supportive and collaborative working environment within a leading insurance group.* A competitive salary and benefits package.* Hybrid working option once fully settled into the role* Professional development and career progression opportunitiesPIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you!**Inclusion & Accessibility**We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.