CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer

Reading (Hybrid)
£40,000 – £50,000

A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Designer to support the continued growth of its Health & Safety/CDM services in Reading. You'll work on a range of projects across sectors, including housing, education, and commercial, offering the chance to manage multiple schemes and contribute to improving design safety across the project lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of the CDM 2015 Regulations, design risk management, and construction methodologies to take ownership of Principal Designer duties while working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients of their statutory duties under CDM 2015
Fulfil Principal Designer duties across a variety of live projects
Coordinate with designers to compile Design Risk Management schedules
Lead H&S design reviews at all project stages
Manage and collate pre-construction information, addressing any gaps
Promote clear communication between duty holders around H&S coordination
Prepare Health & Safety Files upon project completion
Support internal designers and project managers with specialist CDM guidance

Candidate Requirements

Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline
3+ years of post-qualification experience
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and associated best practices
Membership of a relevant body (e.g., APS, IOSH, or working towards)
Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary construction projects
Effective communication skills and stakeholder coordination
Sound understanding of construction techniques and H&S legislation