CDM Principal Designer

Overview

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Salary: £42500 - £50000 per annum + Bonus
  • Published: 2 July 2025

A collaborative, design-focused consultancy based in Central London is seeking a driven CDM Principal Designer with at least 2 years of experience to join their growing health and safety team. With a strong reputation for developing early careers into long-term professional success, this consultancy offers the ideal environment for ambitious individuals keen to advance in CDM.

The CDM Principal Designer will work closely with senior team members, managing their own portfolio of core construction and infrastructure-led projects while benefiting from clear support and progression pathways. This role is best suited to a confident CDM professional ready to take initiative and thrive within a highly collaborative setup.

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 infrastructure 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

  • 2+ years in a CDM Principal Designer or similar role (essential)

  • NEBOSH Construction or equivalent safety qualification (essential)

  • TechIOSH membership (preferred)

  • APS membership (preferred)

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

  • Experience within infrastructure projects (preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal and project management skills

In Return?

  • £42,500 – £50,000 basic salary

  • Annual bonus

  • Car allowance

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • 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 01628 367 040 for a confidential discussion.

Reference: #GC382176


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