CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package (Dependent on Experience)

Home Based | Midlands | London

A well-established and highly respected Health & Safety and Construction Consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction health and safety professional with strong CDM expertise to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and public sector projects throughout the UK.

The role is predominantly home-based, with travel to client offices, design team meetings and project sites as required.

The Role

As a CDM Principal Designer, you will play a key role in helping clients, designers and contractors fulfil their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase, providing practical advice on design risk management, and supporting project teams to deliver safe and compliant projects.

You will work closely with clients and design teams, building strong relationships while delivering a high-quality consultancy service.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver CDM Principal Designer services in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations.
Advise clients on their duties and responsibilities under CDM legislation.
Coordinate the pre-construction phase and facilitate effective communication between duty holders.
Review and challenge design information to identify and reduce foreseeable risks.
Attend design team meetings and contribute to risk workshops.
Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Health & Safety Files.
Undertake design risk reviews and provide practical risk management advice.
Support clients with Building Safety Act and Building Regulations Principal Designer requirements where applicable.
Carry out site inspections and audits to monitor compliance and provide recommendations.
Produce high-quality reports and associated project documentation.
Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for further consultancy support.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, industry guidance and best practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services within a consultancy environment.
Strong understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Experience advising clients, designers and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations high risk buildings Principal Designer duties would be highly advantageous.
Experience across a range of construction sectors including residential, commercial, industrial or public sector projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice and solutions.

Professional Qualifications

Applicants should hold one or more of the following:

CMIOSH, GradIOSH, IMaPS, CMaPS, MIIRSM or equivalent professional membership.
NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent qualification.
APS Membership or accreditation would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
Car allowance.
Pension scheme.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Flexible and home-based working arrangements.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile projects nationwide.To apply, please forward your CV to
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed