Principal Designer & CDM Advisor
Location: Birmingham, Bristol or Hybrid
Salary: Competitive DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you passionate about health and safety in construction and ready to lead on impactful projects?

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is expanding its Health & Safety team and seeking an experienced Principal Designer & CDM Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to work across diverse sectors including commercial, education, housing, leisure, logistics, and civil engineering.

You'll be a key part of the project lifecycle—delivering expert CDM guidance, ensuring compliance, and acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations.

What We're Looking For:

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Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction H&S legislation

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Experience delivering Principal Designer and CDM Advisor duties

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NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or Diploma

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Relevant H&S professional memberships (e.g. IOSH, APS)

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Practical site-based experience across varied sectors

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Excellent organisational and communication skills

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Proactive, commercially aware, and self-motivated

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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead CDM compliance throughout pre-construction

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Facilitate design meetings and risk workshops

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Review and monitor CDM compliance from design teams and contractors

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Assess Construction Phase Plans and conduct on-site inspections

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Manage and issue Health & Safety Files at project close

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Ensure company protocols and CDM processes are upheld

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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and teams

Package & Benefits:

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Competitive salary (DOE)

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Car allowance

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Pension scheme

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Healthcare (post-probation)

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Life insurance

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Paid professional subscriptions

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Hybrid working options

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Supportive, team-led environment with CPD and progression opportunities

If you're looking for a new challenge where you can make an impact, develop your expertise, and work on standout projects—we'd love to hear from you.

Contact David on (phone number removed)