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Senior CDM Principal Designer A well-established design led architectural practise based in Newcastle is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to have a clear pathway progression, due to long running commercial success The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will join a collaborative environment that places a strong emphasis on high-quality project delivery over a wide project portfolio, including Commercial, Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare sectors. This role would suit a Senior CDM Principal Designer looking to take ownership of projects while supporting junior staff. The consultancy is successful in securing strong client relationships and repeat business, making it an ideal next step for an experienced Senior CDM Principal Designer. The Senior CDM Principal Designer's role The Senior CDM Principal Designer will be responsible for managing and delivering CDM Principal Designer duties in line with the CDM 2015 regulations. This includes advising clients on their responsibilities, coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, and liaising with design teams to mitigate risk. The Senior CDM Principal Designer will lead design risk reviews, produce and review pre-construction information, and ensure all documentation is compliant and up to date. There will also be an element of mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider CDM team's development. The Senior CDM Principal Designer The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will have: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Membership of IOSH and ideally APS (IMaPS or CMaPS) Proven experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services In Return? Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme Professional membership fees paid Career progression and chartership support Exposure to a varied project portfolio There really is not a more exciting role for a CDM Principal Designer in the Midlands market currently. If you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering your career options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Ref: BE81000 CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S

Senior CDM Principal Designer A well-established construction consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to have a clear pathway progression, due to long running commercial success The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will join a collaborative environment that places a strong emphasis on high-quality project delivery over a wide project portfolio, including Commercial, Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare sectors. This role would suit a Senior CDM Principal Designer looking to take ownership of projects while supporting junior staff. The consultancy is successful in securing strong client relationships and repeat business, making it an ideal next step for an experienced Senior CDM Principal Designer. The Senior CDM Principal Designer's role The Senior CDM Principal Designer will be responsible for managing and delivering CDM Principal Designer duties in line with the CDM 2015 regulations. This includes advising clients on their responsibilities, coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, and liaising with design teams to mitigate risk. The Senior CDM Principal Designer will lead design risk reviews, produce and review pre-construction information, and ensure all documentation is compliant and up to date. There will also be an element of mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider CDM team's development. The Senior CDM Principal Designer The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will have: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Membership of IOSH and ideally APS (IMaPS or CMaPS) Proven experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services In Return? Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme Professional membership fees paid Career progression and chartership support Exposure to a varied project portfolio There really is not a more exciting role for a CDM Principal Designer in the Midlands market currently. If you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering your career options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Ref: BE81000 CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S

Principal CDM Consultant A well-established construction consultancy based in Nottingham is seeking a Principal CDM Consultant to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal CDM Consultant to have a clear pathway progression, due to long running commercial success The successful Principal CDM Consultant will join a collaborative environment that places a strong emphasis on high-quality project delivery over a wide project portfolio, including Commercial, Infrastructure, Education and Healthcare sectors. This role would suit a Principal CDM Consultant looking to take ownership of projects while supporting junior staff. The consultancy is successful in securing strong client relationships and repeat business, making it an ideal next step for an experienced Principal CDM Consultant. The Principal CDM Principal Designer's role The Principal CDM Consultant will be responsible for managing and delivering CDM Principal Designer duties in line with the CDM 2015 regulations. This includes advising clients on their responsibilities, coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, and liaising with design teams to mitigate risk. The Principal CDM Consultant will lead design risk reviews, produce and review pre-construction information, and ensure all documentation is compliant and up to date. There will also be an element of mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider CDM team's development. The Principal CDM Consultant The successful Principal CDM Consultant will have: NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Membership of IOSH and ideally APS (IMaPS or CMaPS) Proven experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services In Return? Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Bonus scheme Pension scheme Professional membership fees paid Career progression and chartership support Exposure to a varied project portfolio There really is not a more exciting role for a CDM Principal Designer in the Midlands market currently. If you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering your career options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed). Ref: BE81000 CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S

Our client is the specialised safety consultancy arm of a major global multidisciplinary consultancy. They are looking to hire an experienced Senior Construction Safety & CDM Consultant to join the business covering projects across the West Midlands and North West. Whilst this is a construction safety and CDM led role, there will be the opportunity for training and upskilling towards the Building Regulations side of the team, should you be interested in developing that skillset. Homebased role picking up projects between Manchester and Birmingham, paying 50,000 to 60,000 plus car allowance depending on experience. As Senior Consultant you will manage and delivering the safety and design risk aspects of various projects within the built environment. Essential to the role is some experience as a Principal Designer and Client Advisor, but any wider EHS or Risk experience would also be desirable. As an agency, Mattinson Partnership have worked closely with this client over the past decade. If you are interested in applying but would like to know more about the company, their way of working, projects and benefits, call Dominic on (phone number removed) before applying. This is a role focussed on construction safety and CDM, so some experience in this area is absolutely essential.

Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer My client is an international multi-disciplinary consulting company who's expertise and capabilities cover Buildings, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Civil Structures, Asset Management, and Water and Environment. They are now looking for either a Senior or Principal Infrastructure Drainage Engineer to join their team in Manchester. Main Purpose of the Job You will be part of a hardworking and growing team of Transport & Infrastructure Engineers and Consultants. You will be expected to work with our other offices across the country as part of a wider, National team to help drive successful delivery of projects and enforce their core business values. The company works on projects across the country with the wider Transport & Infrastructure team and currently have a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from: Various Local Authority framework commissions Active Travel commissions Infrastructure development work including S278, S38 and S104 A variety of mixed-use residential development projects Flood risk assessments Technical and construction assurance As part of your role, you may assume responsibility of lead consultant for your discipline contribution to multidisciplinary projects, including liaison with client and establishing/agreeing the brief, delivering the specified work, undertaking contract administration, final account assessment and post contract completion assessment/as-built analysis if required. You may perform complex technical or professional work activities and assure delivery to meet client requirements. The ability to make plans, schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines and other requirements is also an essential part of the role. Additionally, you will be expected to provide directions to junior members of the team to support their development and achieve competent delivery. Carry out work within own discipline area collaborating with others as required for assigned projects as delegated by the Project Manager. Main Duties and Responsibilities Implement project requirements to fully meet the client specification in accordance with relevant standards Collate project information, liaise and engage in clients and third parties as required Supervise site-based projects as required Lead project delivery & supervise and delegate to more junior members of staff and others as required Check / approve own and other staff work, including third party design proposals Integrate successfully into an established team and drive the team culture Experience Significant experience in drainage design and management of projects to time, cost and quality Excellent working knowledge of software such as Microdrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD Proven experience in drainage design, construction, and supervision Detailed knowledge of highway design standards, construction practices, asset management, and relevant legislation Demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities. Undertake day to day management and leadership of project design including overseeing designs produced by consultants and managing input from other disciplines Demonstrate knowledge and experience of developing design solutions to traffic/local road problems such as Alignment, Drainage, Pavement, Road Restraint System, Road Signs & Markings. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Client liaison and management Use of Common Data Environments & BIM levels & strategy Horizontal & Vertical alignment design in AutoCAD & Civils 3D Singing & Lining designs to TSRGD Pavement & Footway designs Drainage design

Role: Senior Health & Safety/ CDM Consultant Location: Birmingham office (projects across West Midlands) Sector: Property & Construction Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + car allowance (circa £4,000) + industry leading benefits package Carriera is excited to partner with one of the UK s leading property & construction consultancies who operate across the UK, our client is involved in a multitude of projects within the built environment across their 12 offices, typical sectors that they client work within include; residential, commercial, defence, education, healthcare/ pharma, sport, hotel, leisure, transport, retail, manufacturing. The business is recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join the team, and act as a H&S/ CDM Consultant on a diverse portfolio of schemes across the Midlands, based from their Birmingham based office. Our client would be interested in speaking with H&S professionals who have an excellent understanding of CDM regulations and the design/ pre-construction phase of projects. Our client is happy to consider people from a Principal Contractor background who is looking to take the next step in their career and join a consultancy setting. Responsibilities: Offer a variety of health & safety services to a diverse client base. Carryout risk assessments, site inspections and site audits. Manage the H&S file from project beginning through to completion. Review construction phase plans. Maintain pre-construction information. Attend design team and client meetings and offer safety advice on designs. Provide a CDM Advisor service to clients and advise on 2015 CDM Regulations. Develop new and existing client relationships. Requirements: NEBOSH Construction or equivalent. Professional membership to IOSH and APS (desirable). Have worked in the property & construction sector for the last 2 years in a H&S capacity. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Apply: Competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £55,000 Car or travel allowance (circa £4,000) 25 days of paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday 4 x salary life assurance cover Income Protection Insurance Private healthcare Contributory pension scheme Professional membership fees covered If you are interested in this role please apply, contact Alex Harcombe on (phone number removed) for further information. Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Job Title: Design Manager - Education Projects Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive Job Type: This is a full time, permanent role 40 hours over 5 days per week About Bowmer + Kirkland: Since being established in 1923 Bowmer + Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve. We are now looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of an experienced Design Manager with a background in the education sector, to lead the coordination and delivery of design across pre-construction and live project phases of our work rebuilding schools. The Role: As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the school design intent through detailed interrogation, coordination, and leadership of the design process across the full project lifecycle. This includes ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, statutory approvals, and B+K's internal governance. You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design excellence, programme certainty, and buildability-while embedding health and safety and digital innovation throughout. You will play a key part in ensuring information flows smoothly between the B+K, subcontractors, consultants, and the client - contributing to the delivery of high-quality, well-coordinated projects. Duties of the Role: The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, a robust understanding of delivering in a main contracting environment, and the ability to work collaboratively with key project stakeholders. A relentless focus on safe delivery, programme certainty, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance are essential. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of the design process across one or more projects. Coordinate the full design team including consultants and design-and-build subcontractors. Manage the design programme, RFIs, change control and document control processes. Ensure designs are compliant with Building Regulations, planning conditions, CDM, and other statutory requirements. Drive Safety in Design (SiD) and embed buildability and health & safety risk mitigation. Oversee BIM coordination, clash detection reviews, and digital model audits. Support tendering, value engineering and pre-construction activities. Maintain a high level of technical and commercial awareness in all design decision-making. Engage in client meetings and lead proactive design-based communication. Participate in lessons learned and best practice forums to enhance our delivery model. Mentor junior design team members and actively support CPD development. Key Skills & Experience required: Proven experience in a design management role, ideally within a main contracting environment. Strong technical design background with a degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline. Solid understanding of current regulations (Building Safety Act, CDM, Building Regs, etc.). Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing specialist subcontractors. Skilled in BIM processes and using platforms such as Viewpoint 4P. Proactive, organised, and a confident communicator. Capable of managing a range of project types, tight deadlines, and complex design scopes. In return we offer: 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas Eve. Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period) Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period) Eye care voucher scheme Training & Development Opportunities Bowmer + Kirkland are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact HR in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Design Coordinator, Design and Build Manager, Technical Manager, Principal Designer, Design Lead, Technical Coordinator, Engineering Program Manager, may also be considered for this role.

Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Thames Valley Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Reading, Berkshire Date Posted: 18.09.2025 We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region. You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project's inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures. Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask Commercially aware Ability to make decisions within authority Able to work as a team member Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions Strong mathematical ability Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others Professional aptitude and appearance at all times Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company Driven to achieve customer satisfaction Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications Use of Viewpoint drawing management system Proficient use of Auto Cad Management of technical fees and services cost to complete More about the Technical Manager role Comply with the company Life of Site processes.Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy.Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures.Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans.Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability.Manage submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278.Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements.Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs.Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies.Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, etc.Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings.Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs.Assis