CDM - Principal Designer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Designer/CDM Advisor to manage diverse construction projects across the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering high-quality advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of various projects in sectors such as Education, Industrial, and Public Sector Real Estate. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of CDM and health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage principal designer duties as per CDM regulations.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on health and safety issues.
• Assist in preparing health and safety/CDM documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Construction Industry Experience

Education

HNC, HND, BSc or MSc in a related discipline

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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CDM - Principal Designer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Eddisons

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Eddison’s are a leading firm of chartered surveyors, working in fast-moving and dynamic markets across the UK and overseas. Established in 1844 and operating from over thirty offices throughout the UK, our people deliver expert advice and a comprehensive range of professional services to property owners and occupiers, businesses, and financial institutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver highly effective and innovative solutions for our clients.

Main Purpose of Role:

To work as Principal Designer/CDM Advisor and manage a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors throughout the UK, including Education, Industrial, Offices & Public Sector Real Estate. To help ensure that our client provides a first-class principal designer/CDM advisory service and to contribute to the organisation's vision and strategic objective to provide a fully integrated, high quality service to their clients.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To undertake principal designer duties, as defined by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and as otherwise required of the role, including site visits, preparation of the documentation and other associated duties;
2. To liaise and communicate with clients, designers, contractors and others and to offer advice and guidance on CDM/health and safety issues;
3. To assist in the preparation of health and safety/CDM documentation for contractors and others;
4. To manage projects to the agreed project budgetary limits and time tables;
5. To attend design meetings, site meetings and carry out site inspections;
6. To work collaboratively with colleagues and to keep them informed of issues on your projects, at all times.

Location and Communication:

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• At least three years' relevant experience in the construction industry with experience of CDM/health and safety issues in construction.
• Relevant HNC, HND, BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent/higher.
• Good knowledge and understanding of appropriate legislation.