CDM Principal Designer

Brandon James; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Sheffield seeks a proactive CDM Consultant to provide advisory services throughout all project stages. This role includes delivering Principal Designer services, managing design risk reviews, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in CDM roles, strong understanding of design risk management, and effective communication skills. This position offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 along with other benefits, including a car allowance and 25+ days of holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance or travel package

25+ days holiday

Professional membership fees paid

Continuous CPD and clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a CDM, Principal Designer or construction H&S role.
• Strong understanding of design risk management.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM Advisory and Principal Designer services from concept to completion.
• Lead design risk reviews and design workshops.
• Produce PCI packs, risk registers and other CDM documentation.
• Provide buildability and maintenance advice at design stages.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance.

Skills

CDM advisory services

Design risk management

Client engagement

Proactive communication

Education

NEBOSH Construction

APS membership (preferred)

Job description

The Company

This well-established consultancy delivers high-quality services across commercial, residential, education, heritage and public sector projects. Their CDM and Principal Designer team is respected for its technical expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to developing staff. They offer a structured environment where a CDM Consultant can thrive, progress and work on an impressive pipeline of UK projects.

The Role

As a CDM Consultant, you will provide Principal Designer and CDM advisory services across all project stages. You will work closely with clients, designers and contractors to ensure compliance with CDM 2015, produce pre-construction information, and deliver high-quality design risk management. The consultancy is looking for a CDM Consultant who can confidently influence design teams, support safe buildability and contribute to continuous improvement within the CDM function. This role is ideal for a proactive CDM Consultant who enjoys varied work, client engagement and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM Advisory and Principal Designer services from concept to completion.
• Lead design risk reviews and design workshops.
• Produce PCI packs, risk registers and other CDM documentation.
• Provide buildability and maintenance advice at design stages.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and communicating clearly.

Requirements

• Experience in a CDM, Principal Designer or construction H&S role.
• Strong understanding of design risk management.
• NEBOSH Construction or similar, with APS membership preferred.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.

Package

• £45,000 to £60,000 salary.
• Car allowance or travel package.
• 25+ days holiday.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Continuous CPD and clear progression pathways.

Why Apply?

This consultancy offers genuine career development, a friendly culture and high-profile projects. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a CDM Consultant