CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer, Birmingham, up to £60k depending on experience.

Please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment for more information!

A well-established architectural practice based in the Midlands is looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Consultant to join its growing specialist team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in the continued development of a dedicated CDM function, working across a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors throughout the UK.

This position would suit a confident professional who enjoys managing responsibility, contributing strategically, and delivering robust health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking the role of CDM Principal Designer and providing health and safety advisory services from inception through to completion
• Managing multiple live projects and prioritising workload effectively
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating construction-related risks in line with the principles of prevention
• Working closely with designers, clients, contractors and other duty holders to embed health and safety into design and delivery
• Producing and reviewing CDM-related documentation and technical reports
• Participating in design reviews, meetings and coordination workshops
• Providing advice during both design development and construction phases
• Ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in the project
• Preparing and maintaining project-specific health and safety files
• Supporting administrative and procedural processes within the CDM team

 Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, design or health and safety related discipline
• A recognised construction-related professional qualification (or demonstrable industry experience)
• A relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH and/or APS membership
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate as a minimum
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and associated guidance
• Background in design, construction management or consultancy environments
• Experience coordinating or leading design teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications

 In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers the chance to influence the growth and direction of a specialist department within a progressive practice. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and high-quality workload, with genuine scope for career development and progression.