Senior CDM Principal Designer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Medicash

Cash Plan Scheme

Annual bonus

Flexible working

Work-from-home options

Salary sacrifice

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Volunteer days

Birthday lunches

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to lead CDM compliance across residential, industrial and rail projects, acting as a trusted safety advisor to clients, designers and project teams.

You will deliver Principal Designer duties from inception to completion, advise on CDM responsibilities, perform site health and safety inspections, develop RAMS, and prepare fee proposals while applying ISO 45001 knowledge to add strategic value.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Degree in Health and Safety or equivalent APS/IOSH membership.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and practical application.
• Experience as CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant.
• Experience delivering CDM compliance across multiple sectors.
• Desirable experience includes Fire Risk Assessments and Rail projects.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations Schedule 1 and ISO 45001 would be beneficial.
• Ability to advise clients and design teams on CDM responsibilities.
• Ability to chair meetings and manage safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Principal Designer duties and ensure statutory compliance from start to finish.
• Advise clients and designers on their CDM responsibilities.
• Carry out thorough site health and safety inspections.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, developers and designers.
• Produce compliant RAMS and robust site safety documentation.
• Chair CDM hazard meetings, maintain trackers and liaise with designers.
• Prepare fee proposals and support accurate, prompt invoicing.
• Develop bespoke health and safety policies, procedures and templates where required.
• Apply knowledge of ISO 45001 to provide additional strategic value.

Skills

CDM Regulations knowledge

Principal Designer experience

Client advisory

Site safety inspections

RAMS documentation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Degree in Health and Safety or IOSH membership

Job description

Pay:

£40,000 to £60,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

10/09/2026

About this job

Senior CDM Principal Designer-£40,000-£60,000 -Manchester/ Liverpool The Role Are you an experienced CDM professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects and helping clients achieve high standards of health and safety?

Would you like to join a growing consultancy where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and no two projects are quite the same?

We are looking for an experienced Senior CDM Principal Designer to join a growing consultancy team.

You will manage CDM compliance across projects in the residential, industrial and rail sectors, acting as a trusted safety advisor to clients, designers and wider project teams.

This is a varied role where you will build strong relationships, take ownership of projects and use your expertise to make a real difference.

You will play an important role in delivering high-quality CDM compliance while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver Principal Designer duties and ensure statutory compliance from start to finish.

Advise clients and designers on their CDM responsibilities.

Carry out thorough site health and safety inspections.

Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, developers and designers.

Produce compliant RAMS and robust site safety documentation.

Chair CDM hazard meetings, maintain trackers and liaise with designers.

Prepare fee proposals and support accurate, prompt invoicing.

Develop bespoke health and safety policies, procedures and templates where required.

Apply knowledge of ISO 45001 to provide additional strategic value.

The Benefits

• £40,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash
• Cash Plan Scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Annual pay review
• Flexible working and work-from-home options
• Salary sacrifice and discount schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced compassionate leave
• Two volunteering days per year
• Birthday lunches

The Person You will have

• NEBOSH Diploma, Degree in Health and Safety or equivalent APS or IOSH membership
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the CDM Regulations 2015
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations
• Experience as a CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant
• Desirable experience includes Fire Risk Assessments, Building Regulations duties, HRB projects and the rail sector.

Experience with Building Regulations Schedule 1 and ISO 45001 would also be beneficial.

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