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CDM Principal Designer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
CDM Principal Designer
Location: Reading (with flexible working options)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits + car allowance
Are you a Health & Safety professional with a solid background in construction design and a passion for proactive project safety? Our client, a well-regarded multidisciplinary construction consultancy, is looking for a CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding team in Reading.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping safe and compliant project outcomes, working on a variety of high-profile, multi-disciplinary developments across sectors.
As Principal Designer, you'll act as the key point of contact to ensure that design and construction projects meet statutory health and safety obligations under CDM 2015. You'll be responsible for coordinating design risk management, supporting clear communication between duty holders, and promoting a culture of safety throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities of the CDM Principal Designer
Oversee and coordinate CDM duties in line with legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards
Work with designers to develop and maintain a comprehensive Design Risk Management schedule
Identify and collate pre-construction information, addressing any data gaps early
Lead health and safety design reviews throughout design and build phases
Facilitate coordination between project stakeholders on health and safety matters
Produce and issue the Health & Safety file upon project completion
Required of the CDM Principal Designer:
Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Registered Member of APS or IOSH)
Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline, with 3+ years post-qualification experience
In-depth understanding of CDM 2015 regulations, L144 and associated guidance
Background in delivering construction projects within a consultancy environment
Skilled in design risk management, construction techniques, and relevant H&S regulations
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Able to manage time effectively and work independently
On offer for the CDM Principal Designer:
£40,000 - £50,000 base salary
Flexible/hybrid working
25 days annual leave + public holidays (with buy/sell options)
3 volunteering days per year
Performance-related bonus + car allowance
Professional memberships funded
Life assurance (4x salary), private medical insurance, and critical illness cover
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy that values its people, supports professional growth, and promotes work-life balance.
What happens next:
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