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Principal Designer:  Warehousing, Automation & Construction

Location: Corby / Hams Hall / East Midlands

Salary: £58,000

Arvato UK partners with some of the world’s biggest brands to deliver innovative, scalable supply chain solutions. We are now seeking an experienced Principal Designer to lead the design and development of warehousing, automation, and logistics infrastructure projects across the UK.

In this pivotal role, you’ll act as the legally appointed Principal Designer under CDM 2015 and ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, shaping safe, future-ready facilities from concept through pre-construction. You will be part of the project execution team, working closely with our logistics engineering experts, contractors, and clients, you’ll drive innovation while safeguarding compliance and operational excellence.

Your Task

• Act as Principal Designer in line with CDM 2015, coordinating health and safety within the design phase.
• Lead design and safety compliance for major warehousing and automation projects
• Ensure designs consider construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning in line with client and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate design risk management, PCI, and Health & Safety documentation
• Oversee CAD layouts, feasibility studies, and space planning
• Partner with contractors, regulators, and clients to deliver robust solutions
• Mentor junior designers and champion best practice in design safety

Your Profile

•  Proven experience as a Principal Designer in warehousing, logistics, or large-scale construction
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022
•  Expertise in automation, warehouse design, or infrastructure development
•  Skilled in AutoCAD, MS Project, and stakeholder engagement
•  Relevant degree + CDM Principal Designer training (Chartered status desirable)

We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Pension contribution
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
• Free car parking

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of automated logistics facilities in the UK.

Ready to design the future of supply chains? Apply now.