CDM - Principal Design Engineer

Jacobs; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a CDM Specialist in Tees Valley, England, to lead safer design in major infrastructure projects. This role demands established knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience in a Principal Designer or advisory capacity. You will drive continuous improvement while supporting project teams and building strong client relationships.

Flexible working arrangements are offered, and Jacobs values an inclusive culture, inviting candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 is necessary.
• Experience in a Principal Designer/CDM advisory role required.
• Must possess confidence to challenge and influence.
• Background in construction or engineering necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CDM expert across multiple projects.
• Create and embed a culture of safer design.
• Lead integration of governance and compliance.
• Support project teams in fulfilling their CDM roles.
• Build strong relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Drive continuous improvement in CDM practices.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Collaboration and influencing

Health & Safety background

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.