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At Universal Safety Practitioners, we have been involved as Principal Designers on hundreds of diverse commercial and domestic projects across East Sussex, including downs such as Eastbourne, Hastings, and other parts of the South Coast.

We have a wealth of experience providing high-quality, bespoke Principal Designer services across a wide range of environments, from social housing installations to broad, multi-site commercial fit-outs. We are proud to work with reputable, trusted and qualified designers, engineers, project managers and architects located within the Southern and Easternmost parts of the UK on various projects to mitigate potential health and safety design risks.

As qualified and experienced Principal Designers in East Sussex, we take great care in ensuring that all of the governance documentation is completed for the pre-construction phase of any works falling within the scope of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Have a health and safety query regarding your project? Please fill in our contact form with a brief description of your project, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What is CDM?

CDM refers to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the most recent set of regulations that domestic and commercial construction Health and Safety projects in the UK must adhere to. Whether you are a homeowner arranging a self-build or restoration project or are representing a large-scale commercial construction of, you must comply with CDM regulations.

What is a CDM Principal Designer?

In 2015, the CDM regulations introduced the duty holder role of ‘Principal Designer’. The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) stipulates that a Principal Designer is the individual or appointed company to oversee and manage the pre-construction phase of any project involving more than one building contractor.

The Principal Designer (whether an individual or organisation) must demonstrate that they have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience (or organisational capability if a business) to carry out this very important duty holder position.

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Why You Should Choose Universal Safety Practitioners

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At USP, we take the very important duty holder position of Principal Designers in East Sussex seriously, having been entrusted to plan, manage and monitor a huge range of pre-construction phases for domestic and commercial projects in this region.

Our qualified and friendly team will be able to help you by:

  • Identifying, controlling and eliminating foreseeable health and safety risks
  • Ensuring effective fulfilment of designer and contractor duties in line with health and safety regulations
  • Preparing and providing relevant information to duty holders
  • Liaising with the Principal Contractor(s) to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the construction phases
  • Producing relevant health and safety files (H&S file) and pre-construction information (PCI)
  • Completing F10 documentation for HSE submission, if required

With unrivalled technical knowledge and extensive experience in pre-construction coordination, USP has helped numerous clients across the UK fulfil their health and safety requirements for some of the UK’s most recognisable and complex buildings. Just take a look at what our valued clients have said about our diligence and efficiency.

Read Our Latest Reviews

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Daniel Hyde
18 December 2025
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We had the pleasure of working with USP on a project in Dagenham, they was very professional and always welcoming. Highly recommend this health and safety team to anyone looking for advise on any size projects they was amazing. Thank you again and we look forward to working with you again soon. TrueMedic Ltd
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Sean Gillings
27 February 2025
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Review for Tom – Outstanding Health & Safety Practitioner I highly recommend Tom as a health and safety practitioner. His expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a safe environment are truly commendable. Tom is not only knowledgeable in all aspects of health and safety compliance, but he also goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone understands best practices and follows proper procedures. His professionalism, thorough risk assessments, and proactive approach make a significant difference in creating a safe workplace. Tom is approachable, reliable, and always ready to offer practical solutions tailored to specific needs. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about health and safety, Tom is the right choice!
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Chelda Warren
17 January 2025
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I worked closely with Joe from USP and it was a delight. He is incredibly knowledgeable and will go above and beyond to help you and your company with any questions relating to health and safety. Thank you to the whole team at USP for providing a brilliant service.
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James Fenton
1 October 2024
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We recently used Universal Safety Practitioners for a sitewide audit to benchmark our facility to industry standards. Jo was great to work with and provided helpful feedback on our paperwork and facility. The provided report was clear and gave a traffic light system of red, yellow, green for items that may require attention.
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Craig Harrison
26 September 2024
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Super thank you to Kevin, Joe and the team. Last minute they pulled out all the stops to get our company compliant. Extremely professional and experienced team. Our company is now in safe hands. Thanks again Craig Switched Group
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edmund gazala
9 September 2024
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Professional and prompt, highly recommended.
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James Hope
26 June 2024
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Thank you to Joe, Cailey and Stuart for an in depth efficient, personal service. Following our survey we received a very detailed report , this was complimented by a follow up call to explain what needed to be put in place. As it transpires…lots of paperwork !!!
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Tony Bowmer
29 May 2024
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I have used USP several times to undertake our legal audits for OH&S and the Environment and I will be using them again in the future. Great service.
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Rob New
29 May 2024
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Tom is highly professional and knowledgeable, approachable and willing to offer advice and guidance.
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mattyboy816
14 May 2024
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We used USP for our installation project for a 3G Football pitch. They were extremely efficient and professional. They handled the Health & Safety side of things very quickly and the team were really helpful. Communication was really good and I would definitely use them again and would certainly recommend them 100%

In Need of a CDM Principal Designer in East Sussex?

Please use this contact form to get in touch with one of our Principal Designers who can assist you with your project in the Southeast of the UK.

Alternatively, please contact us:

Office Address:
Universal Safety Practitioners LTD
Unit B3, Yeoman Gate
Yeoman Way
Worthing
BN13 3QZ