Senior CDM Principal Designer

Senior CDM Principal Designer

An established multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to take a leading role within its Health & Safety team.

This position would suit an experienced Principal Designer who is confident running complex projects, advising key clients and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

You will work closely with the consultancy’s Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying teams, providing CDM expertise across a broad range of projects throughout the UK.

The Senior CDM Principal Designer Role

The Senior CDM Principal Designer will take responsibility for a portfolio of higher-value and more technically challenging projects across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and industrial.

You will lead Principal Designer appointments from pre-construction through to completion, chair design risk meetings, review Pre-Construction Information and advise clients and design teams on their duties under CDM 2015.

Alongside project delivery, you will help maintain technical standards across the team, support junior colleagues and contribute to fee proposals, client development and new business opportunities.

The role will also provide exposure to Building Regulations Principal Designer work, depending on experience.

The Senior CDM Principal Designer

• 5+ years’ experience within CDM / Principal Designer services
• Strong technical knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience managing complex or higher-value projects
• Confident leading client and design team meetings
• Relevant construction, design or Health & Safety qualification
• APS membership, or working towards
• IOSH membership advantageous
• Experience mentoring junior staff would be beneficial

In Return?

• £55,000 – £65,000
• Car allowance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Employer pension contribution
• Professional subscriptions paid
• 4x salary death in service
• Ongoing professional development
• Greater responsibility across key client accounts
• Clear progression towards Associate level

If you are a Senior CDM Principal Designer considering your career options, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on [phone removed].

Senior CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / APS / IMaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / Design Risk Management / CDM 2015 / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Leeds / Yorkshire / Health and Safety