Director / Associate Director – Health & Safety (CDM / Principal Designer)

Kingsley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Increased earning potential

Job summary

A prominent consultancy is looking for a Director / Associate Director in Health & Safety to lead their expanding team in Manchester. This role offers significant responsibilities including team leadership and strategic business development in a professional environment committed to personal and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to shape the team and contribute to the company's regional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced as Associate Director or Director within consultancy or client-side.
• Strong relationships in Leeds and Manchester.
• Ability to mentor and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Health & Safety/CDM team.
• Acting as a senior interface for key clients.
• Delivering CDM/Principal Designer services across projects.

Skills

Leadership

CDM/Principal Designer skills

Business Development

Education

CMIOSH qualification

IMaPS or Tech IOSH qualification

Job description

Director / Associate Director – Health & Safety (CDM / Principal Designer)

Kingsley Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Director / Associate Director – Health & Safety (CDM / Principal Designer)

Kingsley Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Executive Search Expert I Delivering talent across the Built Environment

CK3244133 - Director / Associate Director – Health & Safety (CDM / Principal Designer)

Location: Leeds or Manchester

Sectors: Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Defence, Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

A standout opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and well-connected Health & Safety professional to join a growing, highly regarded consultancy as they expand their presence in the North.

With established offices in Leeds and Manchester, the business is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth, and this appointment represents a key leadership hire for their Health & Safety/CDM team.

The Role

This is more than a delivery role—it's a genuine opportunity to shape a team, influence business direction, and play a visible part in the company's regional and national growth. You will be given the autonomy and backing to develop a robust H&S offering across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a growing Health & Safety/CDM team
• Acting as the senior interface for key clients across public and private sectors
• Delivering and overseeing CDM/Principal Designer services across diverse project portfolios
• Identifying new opportunities and contributing to strategic business development
• Mentoring and developing talent at all levels within the team
• Working closely with regional leadership to support wider business goals

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced H&S professional who:

• Is currently operating at Associate Director or Director level within a consultancy or client-side setting
• Has strong relationships and a respected reputation across the North—especially within the Leeds or Manchester markets
• Is skilled in delivering CDM/PD services across a range of sectors
• Understands the commercial landscape and can help drive growth
• Is a natural leader with the ability to mentor and inspire others
• Holds relevant professional qualifications (CMIOSH, IMaPS, Tech IOSH, or similar)

This role is suited to someone who wants to take ownership of something and build it with the full support of an established and respected consultancy.

Why This Role?

• The chance to lead and grow a function during a key stage of expansion
• Join a business that values autonomy, accountability and development
• An environment that offers career progression, team leadership and increased earning potential
• A highly collaborative culture where your ideas will be heard and acted on

Whether you're a Director looking for a fresh challenge, or an Associate Director ready to step up—this role offers a compelling next move.

Interested in Learning More?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Caroline Kingsley

Book a call: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min

We also welcome referrals—many of our senior appointments have come through trusted introductions from our network.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Other

• Industries

  Design Services

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