CDM/Principal Designer in London Area

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor / CDM Principal Designer

£50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Full-Time, Permanent

Multi-Disciplinary Design and Consultancy Services

Why apply?

• A supportive, creative and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working options including hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Join us and make a real impact on the built environment—where innovative design meets a proactive approach to health and safety.

About Us:

My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-discipline consultancy, delivering innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, project management, and health & safety. Our collaborative approach drives excellence and value across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

The practice is focused on bringing a Health and Safety Advisor/CDM Principal Designer with a background in architecture to join the expanding team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with design experience and a passion for health and safety to contribute meaningfully to shaping safe, compliant, and inspiring built environments.

The Role:

You will take the lead on delivering Principal Designer services under the CDM 2015 Regulations and provide expert health and safety advice across a variety of projects. Working closely with design teams, clients, and contractors, you will influence project outcomes from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 across a range of projects.
• Provide strategic health and safety advice and guidance during pre-construction and design phases.
• Undertake design risk reviews and liaise with multi-discipline teams to ensure risk is effectively managed.
• Prepare and review pre-construction information and Health & Safety files.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice.
• Support the wider H&S and design team in delivering CDM consultancy services.

About You:

• Ideally a construction related degree
• Background in architecture or design with a strong understanding of the design process and risk management.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering CDM Principal Designer services.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage design professionals and clients.
• Proactive, organised, and committed to promoting a culture of safety and design excellence.

Desirable:

• APS membership (IMaPS or CMaPS) or working towards.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital design processes.
• Join us and make a real impact on the built environment—where innovative design meets a proactive approach to health and safety.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English