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