Senior CDM Principal Designer

  • Hunter Dunning Limited
  • 15/10/2026
Full time Construction Management Architect and Design Property

Job Description

Senior CDM Principal Designer

Location: Clerkenwell, East Central London
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 DOE
Employment Type: Hybrid, 2-3 days office-based



Job Overview

A Senior CDM Principal Designer job is available with a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice in Clerkenwell, East Central London. This opportunity suits an experienced professional with at least five years of CDM Principal Designer experience, strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and the ability to manage design risk independently. Working alongside architects, engineers and specialist consultants, you will oversee CDM compliance and health and safety coordination across large-scale, technically complex construction projects in the UK and internationally.



Role & Responsibilities

  • Undertake Principal Designer duties under CDM Regulations 2015

  • Manage pre-construction health and safety coordination across multiple projects

  • Lead multidisciplinary design risk reviews and mitigation strategies

  • Prepare risk registers, pre-construction information and health and safety files

  • Advise clients on CDM duties throughout RIBA work stages



Skills & Experience Required

  • At least five years' relevant CDM Principal Designer experience

  • Thorough knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and statutory duties

  • Proven independent management of Principal Designer responsibilities

  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and complex construction projects

  • Strong communication, design risk management and professional judgement

Experience on larger developments is desirable. A background in architecture, engineering or construction and relevant professional memberships would be advantageous.



Salary & Benefits

  • 60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience

  • Hybrid working, two to three office days weekly

  • Private healthcare

  • Pension



About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.



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