Principal Designer/CDM Consultant

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is looking for a Principal Designer / CDM Advisor in London to join their health and safety team. The role involves oversight of various construction projects, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, along with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in construction health and safety.
• Demonstrated experience in a Principal Designer or CDM Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer or CDM Advisor across client projects.
• Conduct regular site audits and maintain project documentation.
• Advise clients and contractors on safe practices.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Development

Attention to Detail

Judgement & Decision Making

Planning & Organisation

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Minimum TechIOSH

APS membership (IMaPS or AaPS preferred)

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25.06.2025

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09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Designer / CDM Advisor
Location: London (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reports To: Senior Health & Safety Advisor

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Designer / CDM Advisor to support their expanding health and safety team. This is a great opportunity for a health and safety professional with strong CDM experience looking to work on a diverse range of exciting projects across residential, commercial, leisure, and education sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as Principal Designer or CDM Advisor across a range of client projects

Support internal teams with H&S/CDM expertise across the project lifecycle

Prepare Pre-Construction Information and review Construction Phase Plans

Issue F10 notifications and maintain accurate project documentation

Assist designers in completing Designer Risk Assessments and compile Design Risk Registers

Lead the resolution of design-related health and safety issues

Attend design team and project progress meetings

Conduct regular site audits and inspections

Compile and issue Health & Safety Files at project handover

Advise clients and contractors on safe practices during design, construction, and maintenance phases

Requirements & Qualifications:

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate (additional specialisms such as Fire/Environmental advantageous)

Minimum TechIOSH, with up-to-date CPD (CMIOSH/IIRSM desirable)

APS membership (IMaPS or AaPS preferred)

Minimum 3 years' experience in construction health and safety

Demonstrated experience in a Principal Designer, CDM Advisor or Designer role

Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations, Approved Documents, ACOPs, and best practice

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documents

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Confident leading meetings and influencing duty holders

Background in construction or in-depth understanding of traditional and modern building techniques

Experience working on high-risk buildings (HRBs)

Planning & Organisation: Effectively manages workload and priorities across multiple projects

Customer Focus: Builds trust with clients and delivers service excellence

Team Development: Supports and mentors junior colleagues, encouraging growth

Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate, high-quality work and solutions

Judgement & Decision Making: Applies sound reasoning and offers practical advice

Effective Communication: Builds rapport and engages professionally across all levels

Drive & Enthusiasm: Motivated, proactive and eager to add value

Drive for Results: Consistently meets or exceeds performance expectations

Why Join?

Work on a variety of high-profile and technically challenging projects

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career development and chartership

Flexible working options and a people-first culture

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.