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CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant

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Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant required by a professional services and engineering consultancy. They provide technical, advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services across the built and natural environment.

This is a project delivery-focused role providing expert CDM and H&S advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.

* Advise clients and project teams on health and safety compliance.

* Coordinate and manage design risk throughout the pre-construction phase.

* Review designs to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.

* Lead design risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.

* Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.

* Undertake site inspections and provide practical safety advice.

* Produce clear reports and risk management recommendations.

* Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.

* Promote best practice in construction health and safety.

Requirements

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NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).

*

Proven experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM advice within construction or infrastructure environments.

*

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel mainly regionally with some wider travel.

*

Strong IT, reporting and administrative skills.

Desirable

*

IMaPS, TechIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards professional membership.

*

ISO 45001 auditing experience.

*

Evidence of continued professional development and aspirations towards Chartered status.

*

Rail sector experience would be welcomed.

What's on Offer

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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

*

Structured training, mentoring and career development.

*

Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.

*

Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects across the UK.

*

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package

Reference: 225288349

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CV-Library

CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library

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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant required by a professional services and engineering consultancy. They provide technical, advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services across the built and natural environment.

This is a project delivery-focused role providing expert CDM and H&S advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.

* Advise clients and project teams on health and safety compliance.

* Coordinate and manage design risk throughout the pre-construction phase.

* Review designs to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.

* Lead design risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.

* Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.

* Undertake site inspections and provide practical safety advice.

* Produce clear reports and risk management recommendations.

* Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.

* Promote best practice in construction health and safety.

Requirements

*

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).

*

Proven experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM advice within construction or infrastructure environments.

*

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel mainly regionally with some wider travel.

*

Strong IT, reporting and administrative skills.

Desirable

*

IMaPS, TechIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards professional membership.

*

ISO 45001 auditing experience.

*

Evidence of continued professional development and aspirations towards Chartered status.

*

Rail sector experience would be welcomed.

What's on Offer

*

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

*

Structured training, mentoring and career development.

*

Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.

*

Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects across the UK.

*

Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package
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Reference: 225288349

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