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Associate CDM Principal Designer

United Kingdom, London 65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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An Architectural Consultancy with a respected reputation are now seeking an Associate CDM Principal Designer to lead on design risk management, whilst working with internal Architects and closely with the Director. Part of your responsibility will be to lead less senior CDM Principal Designers, whilst you work on large-scale new build projects, which would see you conduct zero site inspections. You will also work from their office in a hybrid fashion. They are a long-established market leader within their selected sectors and would offer a chance to mitigate CDM risk on a wide variety of interesting projects, as you play a key role in leading their Principal Design service.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead on design risk management
  • Work with internal Architects and closely with the Director
  • Lead less senior CDM Principal Designers
  • Work on large-scale new build projects
  • Conduct zero site inspections
  • Limit major and all CDM related risk during the design stages
  • Ensure clear communication to ensure handover to Principal Contractor is as effective as possible

Requirements

  • At least 5 years within a CDM Principal Design / Design Risk Management role
  • NEBOSH Construction or a relevant level 3 equivalent H&S / NEBOSH certificate
  • IOSH (Tech IOSH) or APS (IMaPS) membership

What we offer

  • Bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Pension
  • Season ticket loan
  • Health care
  • Gym membership
  • Corporate incentive scheme

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