Design Manager

A client within the private sector based in Manchester is currently recruiting for a Senior Principal Designer: Building Regulations & CDM to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or regulated environment. 

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to provide technical leadership and compliance oversight on design projects, ensuring Building Regulations and CDM 2015 duties are met.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leading on design management and coordination, including project team meetings.
• Assessing detailed designs against Building Regulations, including Schedule 1 requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations 2023 Part 2A and duty holder responsibilities.
• Reviewing RAMS, conducting site inspections, and advising on health and safety compliance.
• Supporting Gateway 2 applications and compliance sign-off processes.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• A degree-level qualification in Building Control, Architecture, or Structural Engineering.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (APS, IOSH, CABE).
• Experience of working with Building Regulations and CDM Regulations.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Health and safety inspection and compliance experience.
• Familiarity with HRB work or willingness to develop expertise.
• Access Audit or RAMS review experience.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering a salary of £50000-£60000, hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) and opportunities for development. This role can be based in either the Manchester or Liverpool office.

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to megan.ford@servicecare.org.uk or call Megan at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.