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Cdm Principal Designer

Brandon James

Location:
United Kingdom , Watford

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

42500.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A CDM specialist consultancy based in Watford is looking to bring on board a confident CDM Principal Designer. You will enjoy a flexible working pattern with projects within the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Home counties region. They have a family-feel to the business and have established a strong client base over a 2 decades. You will have great progression and they always look to offer maximum exposure to projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver expert advice on CDM 2015 regulations
Attend design team meetings
Coordinate with clients to ensure all health and safety considerations are embedded early in the design process
Work across the pre-construction stage
Provide hands-on support for multiple concurrent projects

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years in a CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant role (required)
NEBOSH Construction / General / Fire Certificate (required)
TechIOSH membership (required)
APS membership (preferred)
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying (preferred)

Nice to have:

APS membership
Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying

What we offer:

Company bonus
Car allowance
Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Christmas
Hybrid flexibility
Travel expenses
Private medical cover
Company pension
Laptop and mobile
Continued professional development and paid memberships

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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