Average Designer salary in Cardiff

A dynamic and supportive small multi-disciplinary consultancy in Wales is seeking an experienced Principal Designer to join their team. The successful Principal Designer will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of a variety of exciting projects across multiple sectors. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive environment with significant potential for career growth and development. The successful Principal Designer will Provide expert advice on health and safety and CDM compliance to clients, designers, and contractors.Manage the pre-construction phase, including the preparation of pre-construction information and design risk assessments.Lead and facilitate CDM workshops and contribute to the development of design safety strategies.Work on a variety of projects, from residential to commercial and public sector developments.Ensure all projects comply with CDM regulations and promote best practices in design risk management. To be considered for the role of Principal Designer, candidates should have At least 4 years of experience in a similar role within a consultancy environment.A strong background in construction design and management, with specific experience in delivering Principal Designer services.NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.Membership in a relevant professional body, such as IOSH or APS.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. In Return A competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum.Car allowance and performance-based bonus scheme.25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.Pension contribution and private healthcare.Opportunities for career progression and professional development.Access to a range of flexible benefits and social company events. If you are a Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential chat. Ref:LB19003 CDM Advisor / Principal Designer / CDM / Health and Safety / Construction Design Management / NEBOSH / IOSH / APS / Consultancy / Sheffield / Construction

Role: Service DesignerSalary: Up to £50,000Location: Swansea - Hybrid Model (2 days p/w) As a Service Designer, you will be supporting the Strategic Design Director and Delivery Lead in all aspects of service transformation. You will have the opportunity to apply a creative, innovative mix of design methods to uncover insights and find opportunities for outcomes that lead to tangible change.? You will play a key role in delivering user-centred design solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from user research and service mapping to co-creation and prototyping. Experience Required Proven experience working within a Government Design System and a strong understanding of DDATExperience conducting user research, including generative research methods.Experience with co-production, co-design and collaborative design techniques.Proven ability to map services and user journeys.Experience leading projects end to end and Responsibilities Conduct user research activities to understand user needs and pain points.Facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions with stakeholders and users.Develop service blueprints and user journey maps.Translate research findings into actionable insights and design recommendations.Design and prototype potential solutions following the government design system principles.Collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.Present design proposals and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Why You Should Apply… Join a Leading Innovator in Design Engineering! Early Friday Finish: Finish at 1.30 pm every Friday, have a round of golf, go to the cinema, pick the children up or pop to the pub. What will you do with your extended weekend?Prosperous Retirement: With a 10% company pension contribution, you can start planning for your future from day one.Flexitime & Holidays: Take advantage of a generous flexitime scheme, allowing you to take an extra three holidays per month. You'll receive 24 holidays plus the bank holidays, increasing to 30 plus bank holidays with service.Green Technology: You'll work in a sustainable green energy business that has solar panels, storage batteries and is already carbon neutral!Career Advancement: With a business that invests in its people, you'll have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.Innovative Environment: You'll work on cutting-edge projects and be at the forefront of technological advancements in engineering.Integrated Design Team: Join a supportive team of multi-disciplinary mechanical, electrical/electronics, and software engineers that operate as a fully integrated design team. What you will be doing as the Mechanical Design Engineer: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role within a project team, taking on technical responsibility for design development and evaluation tasks. Your contributions will ensure successful project outcomes, and you will provide technical assistance to resolve design and manufacturing issues, supporting the project team as needed. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members, guiding them through the technical aspects of their work. What you will need to apply for the Mechanical Design Engineer: Technical Skills: Proficiency in component design (plastic & sheet metal), assembly design, drafting, and a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes.Manufacturing Support: Experience of providing support to the production team, helping to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.CAD Proficiency: Advanced 3D CAD skillsProject Management: Experience in managing new product introduction projects.Additional Requirements: Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel abroad if needed. What you will receive: Competitive Salary: £31,500 - £38,500 depending on experienceBenefits Package: 24 holidays plus the bank holidays, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays with service, a company pension contribution of up to 10%, 1.30 pm finish on a Friday, flexitime scheme, and several other benefits.Work-Life Balance: A supportive environment that maintains a healthy work-life balance. Ready to Shape the Future of a Range of Cutting-Edge Products? If you're a proactive and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer ready to make a significant impact, click the Apply button now. Don't miss the opportunity to join a leading innovator and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment! By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Privacy Policy: http://privacypolicy