CDM Advisor

Principal Designer (CDM) – Construction & Health & Safety Up to £60,000 Company Vehicle & Benefits

Based in Sidcup

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card Provided

We are currently partnering with a growing and highly respected construction consultancy to recruit an experienced Principal Designer (CDM).

This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional with a strong understanding of CDM 2015, design risk management and pre-construction planning to join a business delivering a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and residential projects.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with statutory duties under CDM Regulations, supporting clients, designers and project teams to identify, manage and mitigate risk throughout the design and pre-construction phases.

The RoleAs Principal Designer, you will lead the coordination of health and safety during the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are planned and delivered in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.

A significant proportion of the work involves refurbishment and occupied residential environments, requiring a strong appreciation of resident safety, existing building risks, access constraints and construction sequencing.

Key Responsibilities
Act as Principal Designer across a portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects

Plan, manage and monitor health and safety during the pre-construction phase

Coordinate designers and duty holders to ensure effective design risk management

Support clients in understanding and discharging their CDM responsibilities

Review surveys, drawings and technical information to identify risks and information gaps

Lead design risk workshops and maintain risk registers

Ensure residual risks and design assumptions are effectively communicated

Liaise with Principal Contractors and wider project teams throughout project delivery

Prepare and manage Health & Safety Files for project completion

Attend design team meetings, pre-start meetings and client reviews

Challenge unsafe design decisions and promote best practice across projects

Support the continuous improvement of CDM and health & safety processes

About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who have:

Proven experience operating as a Principal Designer or CDM Consultant

Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and associated duties

Experience coordinating design teams and managing design risk

A background within construction, surveying, architecture, engineering or health & safety

Experience working on refurbishment, occupied residential or complex construction projects

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications & Certifications
HNC, HND or Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)

CDM / Construction Health & Safety qualifications

CSCS Card (where applicable)

Desirable
NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Membership of APS, IOSH or another relevant professional body

Experience within social housing, residential refurbishment or public sector projects

Package & Benefits
Salary up to £60,000

Company vehicle and fuel card

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Christmas shutdown

Long-term career progression opportunities

Supportive and growing business environment

Additional Information
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

DBS check required (paid for by the employer)

Aptitude assessment forms part of the interview process

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Nine-month probationary period

If you're a CDM professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project safety, work closely with clients and design teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex refurbishment projects, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed