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Are you planning a construction project in the near future? Universal Safety Practitioners provide Principal Designers for Surrey for both commercial and domestic construction projects to ensure that the management of the Health and Safety Hazards and Risks involved,

Responsible for the pre-construction phase of any construction related project, the Principal Designer must be equipped with adequate experience, skills and knowledge (or organisational capability) necessary to fulfil this important role.

That means a Principal Designer must have:

  • A technical understanding and detailed knowledge of the construction industry and its relevant subdivisions for your project;
  • A comprehensive understanding of how to manage Health and Safety throughout the design and planning process; and
  • The appropriate skills to oversee Health and Safety from the moment construction begins to its completion.

Our Principal Designer Services

At Universal Safety Practitioners we ensure that when acting as Principal Designer on your behalf we appoint only the very best people. Safety is at the forefront of our operations and our Principal Designers have extensive experience coordinating matters relating to health and safety across complex builds, with multiple contractors.

When partnering with us, your construction project will benefit from our expertise in:

  • Identifying, managing and removing risks;
  • Thorough reporting and information sharing with the relevant duty holders;
  • Communicating with Principal Contractors for a cohesive and coordinated construction project; and
  • Creating and producing detailed and effective Health and Safety Files (H&S File) and Pre-construction Information (PCI).

Furthermore, our experience and agility ensure that we can adapt to changes you wish to make after the project has begun while remaining fully compliant with health and safety regulations.

CDM Construction

Why is CDM Important?

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CDM is a shortening of the term ‘Construction, Design and Management Regulations’ which was introduced in 2015 to ensure that all construction projects have the correct Health and Safety Hazards and Risks assessments completed before commencement.

All construction work in the UK is subject to CDM regulations, whether commercial or domestic, and it is important to use a trustworthy and competent principal designer with experience in the right areas.

Our CDM approach is to deliver hands-on risk management, working closely with architects, designers and engineers for the safest possible solutions at all stages of your project.

Choose Universal Safety Practitioners For A Safety-First Approach

We have appointed Principal Designers for hundreds of projects, ranging from smaller, domestic builds to major commercial construction contracts. Our Principal Designer appointments will always have the relevant experience and qualifications to ensure your building project is fully supported.

If you have a construction project in Woking, Guildford, or anywhere in Surrey, that requires CDM coordination and a Principal Designer, then contact a member of our team for a health and safety first approach to build design.

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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%

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