Senior CDM Principal Designer

Brandon James Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Liverpool seeks a Senior CDM Principal Designer to lead diverse projects including commercial and healthcare developments. The role emphasizes design risk management, client relations, and preparing CDM documentation. This position offers hybrid working and significant technical influence, catering to those looking for variety and long-term growth in their career. Join a respected firm known for collaboration and innovation in the industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Ongoing development and progression routes

Diverse project portfolio

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior CDM Principal Designer across various sectors.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Proficient in preparing CDM documentation and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM duties across diverse projects.
• Proactively manage design risks from concept to completion.
• Facilitate risk workshops and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare CDM documentation including risk registers.

Skills

CDM Regulations compliance

Design risk management

Client relationship management

Job description

Senior CDM Principal Designer – Liverpool

One of the North West’s most forward-thinking and well-respected consultancies is searching for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their growing Liverpool office and take the lead on some of the best, biggest and most complex projects in the UK. This is a consultancy trusted by major developers, government bodies and blue‑chip clients, delivering an exceptional amount of repeat work across every sector imaginable.

Their Liverpool team is involved in flagship schemes spanning commercial high‑rise developments, innovative residential projects, sector‑leading education facilities, advanced healthcare environments, large‑scale retail redevelopments, technical refurbishments, new build programmes, logistics and warehouse hubs, MOD estates, government frameworks and major council‑led regeneration. Few roles in the region offer this level of variety, scale and repeat business.

The Role

As a Senior CDM Principal Designer, you will influence key design decisions from the earliest stages, ensuring safe, innovative and buildable solutions across a multi‑sector portfolio. You will work closely with clients, designers and project teams to shape Liverpool’s most ambitious developments.

Hybrid working gives you the flexibility to enjoy the balance of home and office life, while remaining closely connected to a technically strong and supportive regional team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead CDM duties as the Senior CDM Principal Designer across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, retail, refurbishment, new build, warehouse, MOD, government and council projects.

• Drive proactive design risk management from concept through to completion, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and industry best practice.

• Facilitate and lead design risk workshops, guiding designers and project teams in identifying and mitigating design risk.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery and exceptional service.

• Act as a trusted technical authority on CDM, design risk and safe design principles.

• Prepare clear and accurate CDM documentation including PCI, Design Risk Registers and associated reports.

• Support and mentor junior staff, encouraging professional growth and continuous improvement throughout the team.

• Play a major role in driving new business, supporting tenders, presenting capability to new and existing clients, and helping secure repeat work and long‑term partnerships.

• Identify opportunities for additional services and project expansion to support business growth.

• Represent the Liverpool office at industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities to help raise the consultancy’s regional profile.

Why Join?

• A highly diverse portfolio with some of Liverpool and the North West’s most prestigious projects

• Significant repeat business from long‑term, trusted clients

• A respected consultancy known for technical leadership, collaboration and innovation

• Hybrid working, ongoing development and clear progression routes

If you are a motivated Senior CDM Principal Designer looking to join a consultancy with genuine influence, long‑term opportunity and exceptional project variety, this role offers it all.