Senior CDM Principal Designer

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · Derby, East Midlands

Senior CDM Principal Designer at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, based in Derby, East Midlands. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Derby, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
23 Oct 2026
Sector
Business Development

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-cdm-principal-designer

About the role

Senior CDM Principal Designer – Derby

A market leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Derby, are now seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer that can lead on the delivery of major projects, acting as the sole CDM Principal Designer across a range of complex sectors.

They have several long-standing frameworks in place which will allow you to build long standing relationships, helping you grow in your role as Senior CDM Principal Designer.

This would suit a Senior CDM Principal Designer that is looking to have a great work-life balance, whilst also not effecting their exposure to interesting, large-scale projects.

The Role

The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will be heavily involved in mitigating risk at early design stages, whilst also leading on all CDM related risks. The role would require clear communication to ensure handover to Principal Contractor is as effective and smooth as possible.

The Person

The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer for this role will have at least 5 years within a CDM Principal Designer capacity.

You will have a previous track record of business development or can bring an array of clients/work with you.

You will have a full membership with the APS and/or IOSH (Tech IOSH or IMaPS)

In Return?

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

  • Up to £70,000per annum
  • Car Allowance
  • Generous Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Contribution
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Gold Standard Healthcare Scheme
  • Gym Membership

If you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger on [phone 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: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/senior-cdm-principal-designer · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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