CDM - Principal Design Engineer

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a CDM expert in Manchester to guide teams in ensuring safety in major infrastructure projects. In this role, you will promote a culture of safety by identifying risks early and nurturing strong relationships with clients.

At Jacobs, we value flexibility and inclusivity in our work environment, encouraging diverse applicants to join our team.

Qualifications

• Established practical knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Experience in a Principal Designer / CDM advisory role.
• Confidence to challenge and influence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CDM expert across multiple projects.
• Create a culture of safer design and address risks.
• Support project teams in fulfilling their CDM roles.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Influencing skills

Collaboration skills

Education

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Role Overview

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical problems for cities, environments, and infrastructure. This role offers real influence on safety design in major infrastructure projects across the UK.

What You'll Get

• Real influence – help remove risk at design stage, not just report it
• High‑impact projects – work across water, infrastructure, and environmental programmes
• Autonomy & trust – be the expert people turn to
• Career growth – build your profile as a go‑to CDM specialist
• A collaborative and supportive team

Your Remit

• Act as the CDM expert across multiple projects, guiding teams from concept to delivery
• Create and embed a culture of safer design, identifying risks early and addressing them as standard practice
• Lead integration of governance and compliance into every phase of CDM through robust audits and reviews
• Support and develop project teams in fulfilling their CDM roles, building capability and confidence
• Build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to clients
• Drive continuous improvement using insights from audits and project experience to strengthen CDM practices across the business
• Strengthen client maturity in CDM, supporting them to move beyond compliance toward best‑in‑class safety leadership

Requirements

• Established practical knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience in a Principal Designer / CDM advisory role
• Confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate
• Background in construction, engineering, or health & safety
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) certification

Benefits and Work Environment

Flexible working arrangements are available. We value safety, flexibility, and inclusive culture. As a disability‑confident employer, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working, with reasonable adjustments available throughout the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We commit to providing a fair hiring process irrespective of disability, age, gender, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.