CDM Principal Designer

  • Conrad Consulting Ltd
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • Oct 14, 2025
Full time Construction Project Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

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

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on (phone number removed), via WhatsApp on (phone number removed), or email your up-to-date CV .