Nitin Harathi

Principal Designer @Arcus Consulting Llp

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Key Responsibilities of a Principal Designer under CDM 2015 & Building Safety Act 2023As a Principal Designer, I play a crucial role in ensuring health, safety, and compliance throughout the design and construction process. My responsibilities span across CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2023, particularly in managing risks and ensuring long-term building safety.Responsibilities under CDM 2015- Managing Design Risks – Eliminating or reducing health & safety risks at the design stage- Coordinating with Duty Holders – Engaging with Clients, Designers & Principal Contractors- Providing Pre-Construction Information (PCI) – Ensuring vital health & safety details are available- Ensuring Compliance – Advising clients and ensuring all designers follow CDM regulations- Supporting Safe Construction & Maintenance – Sharing design risk information with contractors.Responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2023- Competency & Accountability – Ensuring design decisions enhance structural & fire safety- Managing Safety for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs & Non-HRBs) – Mitigating fire & structural risks early- Maintaining the \"Golden Thread\" – Keeping a detailed digital record of safety-critical information- Supporting the Gateway Process – Ensuring compliance at Planning, Pre-Construction & Completion stages- Collaborating with Duty Holders & Regulators – Working with the Building Safety Regulator & Accountable Persons.

National Institute of Construction Management & Research (NICMAR)

Postgraduate Degree

JB Institute of Technology (JBIT)

Bachelor of Technology - BTech