Senior CDM Principal Designer

Brandon James Ltd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy is seeking an experienced CDM Principal Designer for a senior role. You will lead on design risk management, advise clients, and mentor the team. The position is fully remote with site travel as necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing multiple projects and a desire to progress into leadership. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and healthcare, is offered.

Benefits

£5,000 annual car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Professional fees paid

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a CDM Principal Designer.
• Confidence to manage projects immediately.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer across live schemes.
• Advise clients on duties under CDM 2015.
• Lead on design risk management and compliance.
• Support and mentor the wider CDM team.
• Shape the future direction of the CDM function.

Skills

Strong experience as a CDM Principal Designer

Ownership of multiple projects

Excellent communication skills

Experience in new build and refurbishment

Relationship-building skills

Desire for leadership progression

Job description

Are you an experienced CDM Principal Designer looking for a role where you can step straight in, take the lead and make an immediate impact? This is a senior position within a growing consultancy that is exceptionally busy across a varied portfolio of UK projects.

The Opportunity:

You will join a close-knit CDM team of three, covering the South, the Midlands and the North. With significant growth planned, this senior role places you in an ideal position to progress into team leadership in the near future.

The culture is collaborative, supportive and delivery focused. They want someone who can hit the ground running, integrate quickly with the team and work with confidence across multiple schemes.

Project Portfolio:

You will work across a broad mix of projects, including:

• New builds and refurbishments
• Commercial offices
• Industrial warehouses
• School and education estates
• Housing developments
• Roads and infrastructure
• Large, long-term legacy schemes

This variety offers consistent challenge, sector exposure and the chance to work on complex, high-value projects.

The Role:

• Acting as Principal Designer across live schemes
• Advising clients on their duties under CDM 2015
• Leading on design risk management and compliance
• Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Supporting, guiding and mentoring the wider CDM team
• Playing a key part in shaping the future direction of the CDM function

This is a fully remote position, with site travel as required.

What You Need:

• Strong, proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer
• The confidence to take ownership of multiple projects from day one
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience across new build, refurbishment and multi-sector schemes
• A desire to progress into leadership as the team grows

Package and Benefits:

• £50,000 to £60,000 salary
• £5,000 annual car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Professional fees and PCD paid
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear progression opportunities