Associate Director&Nbsp;CDM Principal Designer

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent construction consultancy is seeking an Associate Director CDM Principal Designer to lead technical projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering on high-value projects. Responsibilities include managing proposals, client accounts, and assisting in leadership development. The role offers competitive compensation of around £80-100k and strong emphasis on career progression to Director and Partner levels.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career progression to Director/Partner

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services.
• Experience leading projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Experience in a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality services for projects from c£500k to £500m.
• Managing and delivering key client accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015.

Skills

Project technical leadership

Quality assurance for CDM

Bid and proposal writing

Education

Degree in design or construction management

CMaPS status or Chartered Membership

Job description

Role Overview

Associate Director CDM Principal Designer required to join an independent construction and property consultancy that delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services.

Responsibilities

• Working as a technical lead delivering high quality services for projects from c£500k to £500m across broad ranging sectors, blue‑chip clients and public sector across design and build, engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Responsibility for growing workload regarding bidding and proposal writing.
• Working across all sectors as opportunities arise.
• Being responsible for the management and delivery of key client accounts.
• Providing project technical leadership and quality assurance for CDM roles and Principal Designer services.
• Ensuring projects comply with CDM 2015.
• Developing risk responses and plans to eliminate the risks on projects.
• Co‑ordinating and attending meetings as required throughout projects.
• Near miss and accident investigation where required.
• Reviewing Construction Phase Plans.
• Preparing and producing Pre‑Construction Information.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation.
• Supporting the next generation of leaders.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a design or construction management related role.
• Other vocational and related qualifications are beneficial.
• Preferred – CMaPS status and Chartered Membership of a relevant body – e.g. MCIOB, RIBA.

Experience

• Significant experience in delivering CDM Principal Designer and Client CDM Advisor services in compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Experience in leading projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Experience working in a client‑focused environment.

The company are offering c£80‑100k plus benefits. They place a strong emphasis on training and development to support your career progression. Joining at a senior level, progression to Director and Partner grade is available.