CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor

CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor 

Birmingham 

A respected architectural practice based in the West Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced and driven CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor to join its growing CDM department. This role offers the opportunity to influence the continued development of the team while contributing to a broad range of public and private sector projects across the UK.

Main Responsibilities for this CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor:

Lead the Principal Designer function, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations across all project stages.
Manage, plan, and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
Identify potential construction hazards and develop practical, preventative solutions in line with the principles of prevention.
Facilitate collaboration among project stakeholders to ensure health and safety are integrated into design decisions.
Prepare, review, and maintain all relevant CDM documentation, reports, and project-specific health and safety files.
Conduct design risk reviews and site-based assessments during design and construction phases.
Provide clear, consistent communication and guidance to clients, designers, and contractors.
Support departmental administration and continuous improvement initiatives.Qualifications and Experience CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor:

A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a construction-related or occupational health and safety discipline.
Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MCIAT, or comparable experience in construction project delivery.
Health and safety qualification such as Chartered Membership of IOSH and/or Certified/Incorporated Membership of APS.
Minimum NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and their practical application in design and construction.Interested? Then please send an updated CV to for further information