Principal CDM Designer

Lev Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Lev Recruitment seeks a Principal CDM Consultant to join a leading multidisciplinary practice in London. The role focuses on delivering expert CDM consultancy, Principal Designer services and strategic Health & Safety advice across diverse real estate and construction projects.

You will own project delivery, build lasting client relationships and help grow the consultancy’s CDM and safety services in the built environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate is essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is essential.
• GradIOSH or equivalent membership is essential.
• APS membership is essential.
• Proven experience as Principal Designer.
• Extensive knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM and Health & Safety consultancy across multiple projects.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role under CDM Regulations.
• Advise clients on statutory responsibilities and health & safety obligations.
• Develop and improve CDM and Health & Safety processes and procedures.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
• Carry out health & safety audits, inspections and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Manage multiple commissions to meet quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client service.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships.

Skills

CDM knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Principal CDM Consultant

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal CDM Consultant to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with an established reputation for delivering high-quality Health & Safety and CDM services across the built environment.

Based in London, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects, partnering with clients across the real estate and construction sectors to deliver expert CDM consultancy, Principal Designer services and strategic Health & Safety advice.

This role is ideal for an experienced consultant looking to take ownership of projects, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a highly respected consultancy.

The Role

As a Principal CDM Consultant, you'll provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations while delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

Working closely with clients, design teams and contractors, you'll help drive best practice in Health & Safety, manage project commissions and support the successful delivery of a wide range of developments.

Key Responsibilities of Principal CDM Consultant

• Deliver CDM and Health & Safety consultancy services across multiple projects.
• Undertake the Principal Designer role in accordance with the CDM Regulations.
• Advise clients on their statutory responsibilities and Health & Safety obligations.
• Develop and improve CDM and Health & Safety processes and procedures.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
• Carry out Health & Safety audits, inspections and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage multiple commissions to ensure quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional client service.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.

About You

You’ll be an experienced CDM professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project teams.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• GradIOSH or equivalent professional membership.
• Membership of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
• Proven experience acting as a Principal Designer.
• Extensive knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Strong construction industry experience across a range of project types.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working across a variety of industry sectors.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex construction and real estate projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.