CDM Principal Designer

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking an experienced CDM Principal Designer. This role involves providing health and safety advisory services and managing multiple projects, ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and health and safety qualifications, including NEBOSH certification. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60k and opportunities for career development within a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in construction, design, or health and safety.
• Recognised construction-related qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH and/or APS membership.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the role of CDM Principal Designer throughout project lifecycle.
• Prioritise workload across multiple projects.
• Identify and mitigate construction-related risks.
• Produce and review CDM-related documentation.
• Ensure clear communication among project parties.

Skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Health and safety advisory

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in construction, design, or health and safety

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

CDM Principal Designer, Birmingham, up to £60k depending on experience.

Please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment for more information!

A well-established architectural practice based in the Midlands is looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Consultant to join its growing specialist team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in the continued development of a dedicated CDM function, working across a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors throughout the UK.

This position would suit a confident professional who enjoys managing responsibility, contributing strategically, and delivering robust health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the role of CDM Principal Designer and providing health and safety advisory services from inception through to completion
• Managing multiple live projects and prioritising workload effectively
• Identifying, assessing and mitigating construction‑related risks in line with the principles of prevention
• Working closely with designers, clients, contractors and other duty holders to embed health and safety into design and delivery
• Producing and reviewing CDM‑related documentation and technical reports
• Participating in design reviews, meetings and coordination workshops
• Providing advice during both design development and construction phases
• Ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in the project
• Preparing and maintaining project‑specific health and safety files
• Supporting administrative and procedural processes within the CDM team

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, design or health and safety related discipline
• A recognised construction‑related professional qualification (or demonstrable industry experience)
• A relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH and/or APS membership
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate as a minimum
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and associated guidance
• Background in design, construction management or consultancy environments
• Experience coordinating or leading design teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers the chance to influence the growth and direction of a specialist department within a progressive practice. The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied and high-quality workload, with genuine scope for career development and progression.