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CDM Principal Designer

Brandon James

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A leading Architectural Practice in the City of London is looking for a skilled Architect or Architectural Technologist to step into a CDM Principal Designer role. If you have excellent communication skills and have experience of being appointed Principal Designer during your Architectural career, you would enjoy fantastic career progression. As the CDM Principal Designer will mitigate design stage risk on major commercial, regeneration, retail schemes across the capital, whilst working closely with the in-house Architects. Your design insight will be key to influencing safe, practical, and compliant building strategies.

Job Responsibility:

Carry out full Principal Designer duties
Liaise with clients and design teams
Identify and mitigate risks
Ensure Architects are aware of their obligation as per CDM
Mitigate design stage risk on major commercial, regeneration, retail schemes across the capital
Work closely with the in-house Architects

Requirements:

Qualified Architect (ARB) or Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)
CDM 2015 understanding with experience delivering PD duties
Excellent communicator and team player

Nice to have:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

What we offer:

Discretionary bonus
Travel allowance
Annual Leave + Bank holidays + Christmas
Pension scheme
Private medical care
Professional development funding

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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