Senior CDM Principal Designer

Are you an experienced CDM Principal Designer looking for a role where you can step straight in, take the lead and make an immediate impact? This is a senior position within a growing consultancy that is exceptionally busy across a varied portfolio of UK projects.

The Opportunity:

You will join a close-knit CDM team of three, covering the South, the Midlands and the North. With significant growth planned, this senior role places you in an ideal position to progress into team leadership in the near future.

The culture is collaborative, supportive and delivery focused. They want someone who can hit the ground running, integrate quickly with the team and work with confidence across multiple schemes.

Project Portfolio:

You will work across a broad mix of projects, including:

New builds and refurbishments

Commercial offices

Industrial warehouses

School and education estates

Housing developments

Roads and infrastructure

Large, long-term legacy schemes

This variety offers consistent challenge, sector exposure and the chance to work on complex, high-value projects.

The Role:

Acting as Principal Designer across live schemes

Advising clients on their duties under CDM 2015

Leading on design risk management and compliance

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders

Supporting, guiding and mentoring the wider CDM team

Playing a key part in shaping the future direction of the CDM function

This is a fully remote position, with site travel as required.

What You Need:

Strong, proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer

The confidence to take ownership of multiple projects from day one

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Experience across new build, refurbishment and multi-sector schemes

A desire to progress into leadership as the team grows

Package and Benefits:

£50,000 to £60,000 salary

£5,000 annual car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Professional fees and PCD paid

Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear progression opportunities