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CDM Principal Designer

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Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
CDM Principal Designer

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering some of the UK's most interesting and complex projects is now seeking a confident CDM Principal Designer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer who wants to work across a varied portfolio of high-quality projects, while joining a consultancy that offers a great work-life balance and long-term career development.

The successful CDM Principal Designer will be working with a range of long-standing clients, many of whom provide consistent repeat business. This will give you the chance to build strong client relationships, take ownership of key accounts, and become a trusted advisor across a variety of sectors.

This role would suit a CDM Principal Designer who enjoys leading on complex projects, but does not want to sacrifice flexibility, autonomy or balance in their day-to-day role.

The Role

The successful CDM Principal Designer will take a lead role in identifying, managing and mitigating design risk from the earliest stages of a project. You will be responsible for delivering CDM Principal Designer duties across a broad range of schemes, working closely with design teams, clients and contractors to ensure a smooth and compliant process throughout.

You will also be expected to manage CDM-related documentation, provide clear advice to project teams, and ensure information is effectively handed over to the Principal Contractor.

The Person

The successful CDM Principal Designer will ideally have:

At least 2 years' experience working in a CDM Principal Designer capacity
* A proven track record delivering projects as the sole CDM Principal Designer
* Experience working across a variety of sectors and project types
* Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Membership with APS and/or IOSH, such as Tech IOSH or IMaPSIn Return?

The salary and package are negotiable dependant on your experience, qualifications and ability but as a guide:

Up to £50,000 - £55,000per annum
Car Allowance
Generous Bonus Scheme
Pension Contribution
Season Ticket Loan
Gold Standard Healthcare Scheme
Gym MembershipIf you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger on (phone number removed).

CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S

Reference: 225279317

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CDM Principal Designer

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Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
CDM Principal Designer

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering some of the UK's most interesting and complex projects is now seeking a confident CDM Principal Designer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer who wants to work across a varied portfolio of high-quality projects, while joining a consultancy that offers a great work-life balance and long-term career development.

The successful CDM Principal Designer will be working with a range of long-standing clients, many of whom provide consistent repeat business. This will give you the chance to build strong client relationships, take ownership of key accounts, and become a trusted advisor across a variety of sectors.

This role would suit a CDM Principal Designer who enjoys leading on complex projects, but does not want to sacrifice flexibility, autonomy or balance in their day-to-day role.

The Role

The successful CDM Principal Designer will take a lead role in identifying, managing and mitigating design risk from the earliest stages of a project. You will be responsible for delivering CDM Principal Designer duties across a broad range of schemes, working closely with design teams, clients and contractors to ensure a smooth and compliant process throughout.

You will also be expected to manage CDM-related documentation, provide clear advice to project teams, and ensure information is effectively handed over to the Principal Contractor.

The Person

The successful CDM Principal Designer will ideally have:

At least 2 years' experience working in a CDM Principal Designer capacity
* A proven track record delivering projects as the sole CDM Principal Designer
* Experience working across a variety of sectors and project types
* Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Membership with APS and/or IOSH, such as Tech IOSH or IMaPSIn Return?

The salary and package are negotiable dependant on your experience, qualifications and ability but as a guide:

Up to £50,000 - £55,000per annum
Car Allowance
Generous Bonus Scheme
Pension Contribution
Season Ticket Loan
Gold Standard Healthcare Scheme
Gym MembershipIf you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger on (phone number removed).

CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S
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Reference: 225279317

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