CDM Principal Designer

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£55,000–£65,000 a year

Leeds

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This CDM Principal Designer role involves managing health and safety compliance across a varied portfolio of construction and development projects. The work focuses on mitigating design risks, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring all regulatory documentation is prepared and maintained from inception to project completion.

Best for

Experienced CDM professionals with a background in design, construction, or health and safety.

Non-negotiable

NEBOSH Construction Certificate required or currently being worked towards.

What you need

Required

  • CDM compliance

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Risk mitigation

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Project management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate

    Can be obtained

  • APS or IOSH membership

    Can be obtained

Preferred

  • Construction qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Prepare project documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor designer compliance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Review contractor documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Conduct site inspections

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“This is an opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer to take ownership of projects from the early design stages through to handover, working within an established regional team with clear routes for pr…”

What's on offer

Structured career progression
Professional accreditation support
Full job description (from employer)⌄

A CDM Principal Designer is required to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds, delivering CDM duties across a varied portfolio of construction and development projects. This is an opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer to take ownership of projects from the early design stages through to handover, working within an established regional team with clear routes for progression. The Company This is an established construction consultancy providing Principal Designer and CDM advisory services across the built environment. The Leeds team supports clients across a range of sectors including commercial, residential and public sector developments, with a focus on internal development and clear progression routes all staff members. The Role The CDM Principal Designer will take responsibility for CDM compliance across a portfolio of projects, working closely with clients, architects and design teams from early design stages through to construction completion and handover. Preparing pre-construction information and health and safety files Monitoring designer compliance throughout each project stage Reviewing contractor documentation, including construction phase plans Carrying out site-based safety inspections and audits The CDM Principal Designer The successful CDM Principal Designer will have a background in design, construction or health and safety, alongside a strong understanding of how to mitigate risk within the early design stages. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently are essential for this role. NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or working towards) A construction-related qualification is preferred APS or IOSH membership (or working towards) Confident communicator with design teams and clients In Return £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits Structured progression and ongoing training Exposure to a varied project portfolio Support towards professional accreditationIf you are a CDM Principal Designer considering your career options, Please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity and many more

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