Senior CDM Principal Designer: Lead Complex Projects

Brandon James; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Employer pension contribution

Professional subscriptions paid

4x salary death in service

Ongoing professional development

Progression toward Associate level

Job summary

Brandon James in Leeds seeks a Senior CDM Principal Designer to lead higher‑value projects, chair design risk meetings and advise clients and design teams on CDM 2015 duties. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to fee proposals and business development.

The role provides exposure to Building Regulations Principal Designer work, with a clear progression toward Associate level and ongoing professional development within the Health & Safety team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within CDM / Principal Designer services.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience leading client and design team meetings.
• Relevant construction, design or Health & Safety qualification.
• APS membership, or working towards.
• IOSH membership advantageous.
• Experience mentoring junior staff would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of higher-value, technically challenging projects across sectors.
• Chair design risk meetings and review Pre-Construction Information.
• Advise clients and design teams on CDM 2015 duties.
• Maintain technical standards within the team and mentor juniors.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and new business opportunities.
• Exposure to Building Regulations Principal Designer work as experience allows.

Skills

CDM Principal Designer

Project leadership

Client meetings

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

APS membership (or equivalent)

IOSH membership

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Brandon James in Leeds seeks a Senior CDM Principal Designer to lead higher‑value projects, chair design risk meetings and advise clients and design teams on CDM 2015 duties. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to fee proposals and business development.

The role provides exposure to Building Regulations Principal Designer work, with a clear progression toward Associate level and ongoing professional development within the Health & Safety team.