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Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom, Oxford

Category:
Construction

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Job Description:

Morson Edge are currently working with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy who are looking to appoint a CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Consultant to join their growing Construction Health & Safety team in Oxford. This team provides CDM Principal Designer and Construction Health & Safety Advisory services across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and infrastructure. Role Overview The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering CDM Principal Designer duties on a variety of projects, helping to ensure health and safety is embedded throughout the design and construction process. You’ll work closely with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure legal compliance under the CDM Regulations 2015 and promote a proactive safety culture across all stages of project delivery.

Job Responsibility:

Act as Principal Designer on a range of construction projects
Coordinate and manage design risk to eliminate or control foreseeable hazards
Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015 and associated legislation
Collate and review pre-construction information and ensure all necessary actions are taken
Prepare and maintain the Health & Safety File
Participate in design risk review meetings and workshops
Support business development, bid writing, and client relationship management
Conduct site visits to monitor and promote CDM compliance

Requirements:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
Experience delivering or assisting with CDM Principal Designer duties
Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and wider construction health & safety legislation
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Confidence to challenge design teams and encourage safer alternatives
Strong organisation and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and related systems

Nice to have:

Experience working within healthcare, industrial, or complex building environments
Familiarity with Common Data Environments (CDEs)
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE)

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Generous annual leave with the option to buy or sell days
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
Excellent career development and progression opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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