CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer, Birmingham, up to £60k depending on experience.

Please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment for more information!

A well-established architectural practice based in the Midlands is looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Consultant to join its growing specialist team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in the continued development of a dedicated CDM function, working across a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors throughout the UK.

This position would suit a confident professional who enjoys managing responsibility, contributing strategically, and delivering robust health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Undertaking the role of CDM Principal Designer and providing health and safety advisory services from inception through to completion
Managing multiple live projects and prioritising workload effectively
Identifying, assessing and mitigating construction-related risks in line with the principles of prevention
Working closely with designers, clients, contractors and other duty holders to embed health and safety into design and delivery
Producing and reviewing CDM-related documentation and technical reports
Participating in design reviews, meetings and coordination workshops
Providing advice during both design development and construction phases
Ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in the project
Preparing and maintaining project-specific health and safety files
Supporting administrative and procedural processes within the CDM team
 Requirements:

A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, design or health and safety related discipline
A recognised construction-related professional qualification (or demonstrable industry experience)
A relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH and/or APS membership
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate as a minimum
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and associated guidance
Background in design, construction management or consultancy environments
Experience coordinating or leading design teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident user of Microsoft Office applications
 In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers the chance to influence the growth and direction of a specialist department within a progressive practice. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and high-quality workload, with genuine scope for career development and progression