Principal Designer (CDM) / £600 per day (Inside IR35) / 2–3 days per week on site (Birmingham) / 6-month contract

Job description

• £600 per day (Inside IR35)

• 2–3 days per week on site (Birmingham)

• 6-month contract

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer (CDM) to lead health and safety compliance across complex construction projects, embedding safety-by-design principles throughout pre-construction and delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, planning, managing, and coordinating health & safety during the pre-construction phase to ensure full legal compliance.

• Leading design risk management activities, including HAZID reviews, risk elimination and mitigation, and ensuring designers meet their CDM duties.

• Coordinating closely with Principal Contractors, designers, engineers, and clients to embed safety throughout design and construction phases.

• Advising clients on their CDM responsibilities, maintaining robust compliance documentation, and promoting a strong, proactive safety culture.

Next Steps:

If you’re a qualified CDM Principal Designer with strong regulatory knowledge and a passion for safety in design, apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

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