CDM Principal Designer

  • Brandon James
  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • Nov 03, 2025
Full time Construction Architect and Design

Job Description

A CDM specialist consultancy based in Watford is looking to bring on board a confident CDM Principal Designer. You will enjoy a flexible working pattern with projects within the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Home counties region. They have a family-feel to the business and have established a strong client base over a 2 decades.

You will have great progression and they always look to offer maximum exposure to projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The CDM Principal Designer's role

As a CDM Principal Designer, you will deliver expert advice on CDM 2015 regulations, attend design team meetings, and coordinate with clients to ensure all health and safety considerations are embedded early in the design process. You will work across the pre-construction stage and provide hands-on support for multiple concurrent projects.

The CDM Principal Designer

  • Minimum 2 years in a CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant role (required)
  • NEBOSH Construction / General / Fire Certificate (required)
  • TechIOSH membership (required)
  • APS membership (preferred)
  • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying (preferred)

In Return?

  • 42,500 - 50,000
  • Company bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • Travel expenses
  • Private medical cover
  • Company pension
  • Laptop and mobile
  • Continued professional development and paid memberships

If you are a CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant considering your next step, contact George Cassidy at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

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