Senior CDM/Principal Designer

Aldwych Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive construction consultancy is seeking a Senior CDM Consultant / Principal Designer in the UK. This role involves delivering consultancy services, conducting site inspections, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has a construction or design background with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The company offers a people-first culture, benefits like a profit-sharing scheme, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff profit share (bonus) scheme

Company pension

Professional membership fees paid

Life cover

Free on-site parking

Flexible working

Ongoing CPD and training support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in CDM and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Candidates should come from a construction or design background.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM consultancy services across a wide client portfolio.
• Conduct site health and safety inspections.
• Manage key clients and collaborate with senior leadership.

Skills

Strong knowledge of hazard elimination during design

Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in a variety of construction projects

Education

CMaPS qualified and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

CDM Consultant / Principal Designer

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior CDM Consultant / Principal Designer to join a progressive and dynamic construction consultancy based in London. This role will support the CDM Manager in delivering CDM consultancy services across a wide and varied client portfolio, undertaking Principal Designer duties in line with CDM 2015 regulations and conducting site health and safety inspections.

There is excellent scope for career progression, including managing key clients and working closely with senior leadership. The role may also involve supporting occupational health and safety initiatives and assisting in the production of marketing and bid documentation.

The Candidate

Candidates should come from a construction or design background and have direct experience with CDM 2015 and Principal Designer responsibilities across projects of varying scale and complexity.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of hazard elimination during design
• Experience in a variety of construction projects
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel to various sites
• Ideally CMaPS qualified and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Chance to run a small team

The Opportunity

This consultancy offers a unique chance to gain diverse experience and take on greater responsibility than typically found in larger firms. Employees benefit from a supportive, people-first culture, low staff turnover, and opportunities to progress up to management level.

You'll be involved in client liaison, marketing, fee proposals, and contributing to bid submissions, making this a well-rounded and dynamic position.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff profit share (bonus) scheme
• Company pension
• Professional membership fees paid (1 body)
• Life cover
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working
• Laptop and remote setup providedRegular social events (e.g. summer & Christmas parties)
• Participation in team charity challenges
• Ongoing CPD and training support

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.

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