Kartar Consulting Ltd
Principal Designer CDM / BSR Gateway
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Principal Designer CDM / BSR Gateway
Chartered Surveyors Firm Seeking Principal Designer (CDM/BSR Gateway)
Company Description
Kartar Consulting Ltd is a firm of Chartered Surveyors specialising in Urban Regeneration, Education, and Healthcare projects. We provide Project Management, Cost Consultancy, Building Surveying, and Clerk of Works services to a diverse client base.
Our focus lies in delivering fresh, innovative thinking supported by deep local market knowledge. With decades of in-house expertise, our team empowers clients by offering tailored, value-added solutions that prioritise equity and compliance.
Our culture thrives on professional integrity, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.
Role Description: Full-Time Principal Designer (CDM/BSR Gateway) – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham Position: Principal Designer (CDM / BSR Gateway)
The Principal Designer will lead CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations) compliance and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) gateway assessments across a portfolio of High-Rise and HRB-recognised developments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Risk Management:
- Coordinate and oversee design risk assessment processes to identify, manage, and mitigate foreseeable health and safety risks.
- Chair design risk workshops to engage multidisciplinary teams.
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Regulatory Compliance & Advice:
- Advise clients and project teams on CDM and BSR obligations, ensuring adherence to building safety requirements.
- Prepare, review, and maintain key documentation, including:
- Pre-construction information
- Health and safety files
- BSR gateway submissions
- Building Safety Act compliance materials
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Collaboration & Mentorship:
- Liaise with statutory bodies, contractors, and regulators.
- Mentor junior team members while fostering continuous process improvement in CDM and building safety provisions.
Qualifications & Experience
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Massive Demonstrated Knowledge:
- Extensive understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, and BSR gateway assessments.
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Professional Qualification:
- Chartered status preferred (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA), or actively pursuing qualification.
- Construction, architecture, engineering, or surveying background.
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Leadership & Specialisation:
- Proven success as a Principal Designer in CDM / BSR roles for complex projects.
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Technical & Communication Skills:
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and facilitate design review meetings.
- Clear communication with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
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Technical & Logistical Proficiency:
- Competent in preparing CDM documentation:
- Pre-construction information
- Design risk registers
- BSR gateways & Building Reg requirements
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK health/safety legislation and industry best practices.
- Competent in preparing CDM documentation:
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Operational Excellence:
- Strong analytical problem-solving and report-writing proficiency.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects.
- Regular site visits, strong self-management, and time-keeping.
- Digital collaboration fluency (MS Office, common data environments preferred).
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Collaborative Mindset:
- Commitment to inclusive, respectful teamwork.
- Willingness to engage in continued professional development.
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