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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.
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