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Senior CDM Principal Designer

United Kingdom, Sevenoaks 53000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 27, 2026
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An award-winning architectural consultancy, with a track record of working on interesting projects is looking for an Architect or Design professional who is keen to take up the role of CDM Principal Designer. As a CDM Principal Designer, you will lead the delivery of projects across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, refurbishment, education, healthcare and many more. Using your understanding of design risk management to eliminate risk at the early design stages. The role would suit an Architect or Design professional with a strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and previous experience acting as CDM Principal Designer.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead delivery of projects across residential, commercial, retail, refurbishment, education, healthcare
  • Mitigate risk at early design stages
  • Lead on all CDM-related tasks
  • Ensure effective and smooth handover to Principal Contractor

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
  • Previous experience acting as CDM Principal Designer
  • Strong understanding of design risk management
  • Keen eye for spotting and eliminating risk at early design stages
  • ARB-registered/RIBA-registered Architect or hold an APS Membership

What we offer

  • Car allowance
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gold standard healthcare scheme
  • Gym membership
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