Associate Director Head Of CDM PD Services

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national building consultancy is seeking a Head of CDM / Principal Designer to lead service delivery in Leeds. You will manage a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, mentoring a team, and driving innovation in health and safety delivery. The role offers a competitive salary of £75k to £85k along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering CDM (2015) / Principal Designer services.
• Proven track record in leadership and team management.
• Background in consultancy or client-side role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CDM and Principal Designer service line across diverse clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor for CDM compliance.
• Manage and mentor a team of professionals.

Skills

Leadership

CDM Regulations knowledge

Team management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Health and Safety, construction, or design

Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body

Job description

Head of CDM / Principal Designer (PD) Services required to lead and grow service delivery for a national building consultancy, specialising in building control, safety and compliance. This is a key leadership role within the consultancy, reporting directly to the Board.

The role requires you to be within commutable distance to their Leeds office.

As Head of CDM / PD Services, you will:

• Lead the CDM and Principal Designer service line across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting their compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations from concept through to completion.
• Manage, mentor and grow a team of CDM and PD professionals across multiple offices.
• Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Drive technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across Health and Safety delivery.
• Ensure robust governance, quality assurance and risk management systems are in place.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS, RICS, CIOB) preferred.
• Degree/Diploma qualifications in a relevant subject i.e. Health and Safety, construction, design.

Experience

• A proven track record in delivering CDM (2015) / Principal Designer services on complex construction and property projects.
• Proven leadership, team management and business development skills.
• Experience working in a consultancy or client-side role (preferred).

The company are offering £75k £85k plus a benefits package.