CDM Principal Designer

Brandon James Limited; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Healthcare scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking a CDM Principal Designer based in the UK, with remote/hybrid options. The role targets architects or design professionals who can lead on design risk management from early design stages.

You will mitigate risk across sectors and ensure effective handover to the Principal Contractor, leveraging ARB/RIBA registration and strong communication skills to drive safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered or RIBA-registered Architect with design risk experience.
• Interest in moving into CDM Principal Designer role.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across sectors and mitigate risk at early design stages.
• Coordinate CDM-related tasks and ensure smooth handover to Principal Contractor.
• Communicate clearly with project teams to manage design risk.

Skills

Design risk management

Risk mitigation

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

ARB/RIBA registered Architect

Job description

CDM Principal Designer

A top 100 Architectural Practise, based in Leicester that offer fully remote working are looking for a design professional who is keen to move into a CDM Principal Designer role.

As a CDM Principal Designer, you will lead project delivery across a range of sectors including retail, commercial, healthcare, heritage and residential projects and many more, using your experience as an within design to eliminate risk at the early design stages.

The role would suit an Architect or Design professional with a strong understanding of the CDM Regulations 2015 and a keen interest in moving into a CDM Principal Designer role.

The Role

The successful individual will act as a CDM Principal Designer and will be heavily involved in mitigating risk at early design stages, whilst also leading on all CDM-related tasks. The role will require clear communication skills to ensure the handover to the Principal Contractor is as effective and smooth as possible.

The Person

The successful individual will have a keen interest in acting as a CDM Principal Designer.

You will have a strong understanding of design risk management, with a keen eye for spotting and eliminating risk at early design stages.

You will be an ARB-registered/RIBA-registered Architect or hold experience mitigating risk with design

In Return

The salary and package are negotiable depending on your experience, qualifications, and ability, but as a guide:

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• * Hybrid working
• * Car allowance
• * Generous bonus scheme
• * Pension contribution
• * Season ticket loan
• * Gold standard healthcare scheme
• * Gym membership

If you are an Architect or design professional and are considering options currently, please contact Bex Ellinger on 01628 367034

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