CDM – Principal Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will be the CDM expert across multiple projects, guiding teams from concept to delivery and embedding safer design practices. You’ll influence early design decisions and ensure governance and compliance are built into every phase. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients and lead continuous improvement of CDM practices across the business. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape safety culture on major infrastructure and environmental programs.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• well-being benefits
• global giving and volunteering program
• supportive culture of belonging
• hybrid working policy
• career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Be the CDM expert across multiple projects, guiding teams from concept to delivery
• Embed a culture of safer design with risks identified early and addressed as standard practice
• Lead governance and compliance integration into all CDM phases through audits and reviews
• Support and develop project teams in fulfilling their CDM roles, building capability and confidence
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Drive continuous improvement of CDM practices using audit insights and project experience
• Strengthen client maturity in CDM towards best-in-class safety leadership

Key requirements

• Established practical knowledge of CDM 2015
• Experience in a Principal Designer / CDM advisory role
• Background in construction, engineering, or H&S
• NEBOSH (or equivalent)

• Confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate
• CDM 2015 knowledge
• Governance and audit capability
• Stakeholder engagement

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