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Senior CDM Principal Designer

United Kingdom, Reading Employment contract 55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted August 04, 2025
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A CDM and Principal Design specialist Consultancy with a Multi-office structure and friendly team is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to look after their portfolio within the M4 corridor. You will enjoy autonomy and flexibility as you manage your work. This consultancy has multiple offices around the UK, with staff spread out, which enables an easy management of projects within each geographical area. They are an established company who share their profits with their employees. Staff satisfaction is paramount and they regularly do companywide activities which the staff always enjoy.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations
  • Lead on all health and safety coordination across design stages
  • Attend design meetings and monitor compliance from concept through to delivery
  • Offer leadership and mentoring to junior staff where needed

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a CDM Principal Designer role
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar
  • TechIOSH or higher
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • APS Membership (preferred)

Nice to have

APS Membership

What we offer

  • Profit share bonus
  • Car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory
  • Private healthcare
  • Contributory pension
  • Laptop, phone, and business travel expenses
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Supportive, social consultancy team culture
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