Associate CDM Principal Designer

Job description

Associate CDM Principal Designer

Location: London

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

About the Company?

Our client is a leading independent construction and property consultancy with a long-established reputation across the built environment.

The business provides cost, project and infrastructure management services alongside specialist Principal Designer and CDM consultancy, working with a broad range of clients across the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join the established London team in a managerial capacity.

The role will combine hands on Principal Designer delivery with responsibility for managing and developing members of the CDM team, supporting the growth of the service and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will continue to lead on a portfolio of high-profile projects whilst taking responsibility for the day2day management of the team, including workload planning, performance, mentoring and professional development.

This would suit an established Senior CDM Consultant, Principal Designer or Associate-level professional looking to take the next step into a genuine management position.

About You?

• Significant experience delivering Principal Designer and/or CDM consultancy services

• Strong knowledge of the CDM2015 and experience managing design risk across complex projects

• Proven experience working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders

• Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing other professionals

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent / Diploma preferrable

• Membership of APS, IOSH or another relevant professional body

• Experience within a construction or property consultancy environment

In Return?

• £80,000 - £90,000

• 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

• Christmas and New Year shutdown

• Flexible working

• Private healthcare

• Annual wellbeing allowance

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Professional qualification support and subscriptions

• Volunteering day

• Ride2Work scheme

• Regular social and wellbeing events

• Early finishes on the final Friday of each month and before bank holidays

If you're currently leading a CDM team / function and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to me on:

07707149254

✉ chris.austwick@alturasearch.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

Technical

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