CDM Principal Designer

  • Brandon James
  • Oct 22, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

A dynamic Construction Consultancy with a social office is seeking a driven CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding CDM and Design Risk Management team. With a strong reputation for developing early careers and access to iconic and interesting projects, this is a great opportunity to further develop your experience within the CDM industry as a Principal Designer.

You will visit their scenic office, in the heart of London twice a week, whilst you work from home the rest of the time. They have a large CDM team which will allow you to collaborate well, enabling you to provide early risk management.

The CDM Principal Designer's role

The successful CDM Principal Designer will:

  • Provide expert advice on CDM 2015 Regulations

  • Act as Principal Designer on a variety of projects

  • Attend and contribute to early design risk review meetings

  • Liaise closely with both clients and design teams

  • Manage documentation, design reviews and safety requirements

The CDM Principal Designer

  • Experience within the Construction industry totalling 5 years (essential)

  • NEBOSH Construction or equivalent safety qualification (essential)

  • TechIOSH membership (Essential)

  • APS membership (Essential)

  • A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying (preferred)

In Return?

  • Up to 55,000 basic salary

  • Annual bonus

  • Car allowance

  • Annual Leave + bank holidays + Christmas

  • Hybrid working options

  • Pension contribution scheme

  • Travel expenses

  • Laptop and mobile

  • Private healthcare

  • Paid professional fees

  • Mentorship and clear progression path into a Senior CDM role

If you are a CDM Principal Designer ready to grow in a nurturing consultancy environment, please contact George Cassidy at Brandon James. Call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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