CDM Principal Designer

  • carrington west
  • City, York
  • Nov 10, 2025
Contract Construction Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Are you a CDM Principal Designer with experience of working on rail projects?


Are you looking for your next outside IR35 contract?


Project: Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
Location: York, Leeds, or Manchester (Note: Regular travel to the York office is required for client meetings)
Rate: £55 - £60 per hour (Outside IR35)
Contract: Maternity Cover
Working Policy: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Role Overview: We are seeking a Principal Designer and CDM Specialist to join the System Safety team on a contract basis for a maternity cover. You will support the delivery of Principal Designer duties for the major Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project.

Main Duties:
Ensure compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 during the pre-construction phase.
Oversee and support the design team to ensure positive health and safety outcomes.
Act as a key duty holder, regularly attending and reporting to the client on project developments related to CDM.

Qualifications & Experience:
Proven ability to apply CDM 2015 regulations within a major, multidisciplinary railway project environment.
Significant experience in the railway industry.
Must hold a NEBOSH Diploma.
Chartered membership of a professional body is highly desirable.