Principal Designer - CDM at Baker Hicks Limited
Baker Hicks Limited · Warwickshire
- Occupation group: Product & Design
- Licensed sponsor: Baker Hicks Limited
Employer on register 23 October 2026
From the advert
At BakerHicks, we’ve grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last 12 years, delivering projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK. As our portfolio expands, we’re excited to welcome Principal Designer - CDM who share our passion for collaboration, innovation, and creating a sustainable future.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive SR188 Principal Designer Representative (PDR) to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of National Grid projects across both Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and construction stages .
Acting on behalf of the Principal Designer under National Grid’s SR188 framework, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 , driving high standards of health, safety, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Principal Designer Representative (PD R) in accordance with National Grid’s SR188 requirements.
Support and advise clients, designers, and project teams on CDM compliance , including roles, duties, and documentation.
Coordinate and manage design risk management processes , ensuring hazards are identified, eliminated, or reduced through design.
Facilitate and lead design risk workshops , HAZID/HAZOP sessions, and design reviews.
Ensure production and maintenance of key CDM deliverables, including:
Design Risk Registers
Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
Health and Safety Files
Provide CDM and safety input, influencing safe-by-design principles early in the project lifecycle.
Support project teams through the design and construction phase , ensuring effective communication of residual risks to contractors.
Engage with stakeholders including National Grid, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
Monitor and report on CDM compliance and performance , identifying areas for improvement.
Promote a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all projects.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience…
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Summary
Principal Designer - CDM at Baker Hicks Limited in Warwickshire. Baker Hicks Limited is listed on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors (23 October 2026). Read the full job advert and apply on the employer's or job board's site. A sponsor licence means the employer is on the Home Office register. It does not mean this role is sponsored. Check with the employer. This is not immigration advice.
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