CDM/Principal Designer

Company: People Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As a CDM Principal Designer in a London-based consultancy, you will lead multi-million-pound schemes delivering health and safety and design coordination across a diverse portfolio. You will work closely with architects, contractors and developers to ensure compliant, well-documented plans and RAMS. You’ll drive Building Safety Act guidance and ongoing compliance across sites and teams. This role offers exposure to blue-chip clients, a central London base, and opportunities to shape safety standards in a growing practice.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to 65,000 per annum
  • Car allowance
  • Travel expenses / mileage
  • Flexible working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Social and networking events

Responsibilities

  • Deliver CDM 2015 services across projects
  • Act as Principal Designer on multiple schemes
  • Conduct site inspections and ensure RAMS are in place
  • Oversee and manage design risk registers
  • Prepare construction phase plans
  • Provide clients with H&S guidance and expertise
  • Liaise with architects, contractors, developers and designers
  • Identify opportunities to improve compliance
  • Deliver Building Safety Act advice and support

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified within construction (desirable)
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate
  • Member of IOSH, APS, IIRSM, or similar
  • Strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations
  • Understanding of the Building Safety Act
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • strong communication
  • stakeholder liaison
  • proactive problem solving
  • CDM 2015 Regulations
  • Principal Designer responsibilities
  • RAMS development

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Posted: October 1st, 2026