Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Find roles with Kablio AI to help build and power the world.Kablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Principal Designer
Mott Macdonald
Provide CDM and Building Regulations advice as Principal Designer across multiple sectors.
11d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
principal designer
cdm compliance
regulation review
safety review
stakeholder liaison
bid support
- Nationally deliver the duties of Principal Designer for a diverse client base
- Liaise with stakeholders on projects e.g. regulatory bodies, Client, Principal Designer, Designers, Principal Contractor, Contractors and the supply chain
- Attend and input into a variety of meetings incl. design team meetings and client meetings to offer advice on hazards / risk at pre-construction and construction stages
- Provide advice to clients on CDM compliance for their projects including the development of CDM Strategy documents, Pre Construction Information Summary Documents and H&S Files
- Assist and advise the Client on the competency of those they appoint into the roles of Designer and Principal Contractor
- Review and comment on the suitability of Building Regulations documentation e.g. competency, compliance with approved documents, HRB Gateways 1,2 and 3 submissions
- Assist Clients in identifying relevant health & safety and pre-construction information and advising them of possible gaps
- Review and comment on the suitability of key CDM documentation e.g. PCI, design risk assessment, Construction Phase Plan, F10 and H&S File
- Facilitate and undertake Health & Safety by Design reviews incl. but not limited to HAZID, HAZCON & HAZOP
- Carry out the internal roles of Project Safety Advisor and Principal Designer Advisor
- Support the maintenance of own workload and assisting with bidding and proposal writing for new opportunities
- Advise and support Designers with the application of the CDM Principles of Prevention
What you bring
nebosh
chartered
cdm
health & safety
multi-disciplinary
client-facing
- Experience of working on large scale projects within the defence/water/energy/education/transportation and built environment sectors
- Membership of an engineering related institution
- Extensive experience in the field of CDM / health and safety consultancy
- NEBOSH diploma/Degree/NVQ in health and safety
- Chartered or equivalent in a relevant engineering, construction, or project management discipline; or significant relevant experience
- Excellent practical knowledge and experience of applying Health & Safety Legislation and Best Practice, as well as specifically the CDM Regulations and Building regulations 2023 (ENGLAND)
- Membership of the Institute for Occupational Health & Safety
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment
- Be able to draft Health & Safety arrangements, Pre-Construction Information and Health and Safety Files
- Experience of undertaking site H&S inspections and audits
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills
- Flexible with regards to travel and able to travel to sites / projects UK wide on occasion
- Good technical / report writing skills
- Experience of undertaking roles in Client, Principal Contractor and Principal Designer organisations and working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities under CDM
- Proactive with good organisational capability and effective time management
- Experience of and skills in delivery of training and presentations
- NEBOSH National General and/or Construction Certificate
- Extensive experience of delivering compliant building designs. We would expect the candidate to have detailed knowledge of at least one discipline within the approved building regulation documents (e.g. Approved Document A as a structural engineer)
- Membership of the Association for Project Safety
- Clear passion and understanding for effective health & safety managements together with design and construction risk management
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship- no skilled worker visa sponsorship; only candidates with alternative immigration routes are considered.
- offer is conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance.
People also searched
Health & Safety Manager Jobs in Liverpool United KingdomBuilding Surveyor Jobs in Liverpool United KingdomHealth & Safety Manager Jobs in St Helens United KingdomHealth & Safety Officer Jobs in St Helens United KingdomHealth & Safety Advisor Jobs in St Helens United KingdomBuilding Surveyor Jobs in St Helens United KingdomHealth & Safety Manager Jobs in Birkenhead United KingdomBuilding Surveyor Jobs in Birkenhead United Kingdom
Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio