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Senior Principal Designer

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Brandon James

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A highly regarded Principal Design consultancy, renowned for their CDM expertise and professional influence across major UK developments, is seeking a Senior Principal Designer to lead health and safety delivery on complex, large-scale projects. This is a key role offering significant autonomy and responsibility. Based in Central London, the consultancy delivers pure CDM and Principal Design services to blue-chip clients across commercial, education and infrastructure sectors.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take full responsibility for CDM 2015 compliance
  • Lead client consultations
  • Manage design risk reviews
  • Support junior consultants
  • Provide strategic input and technical leadership on high-value projects

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience in a Principal Designer or CDM Consultant role (essential)
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
  • CMaPS or working towards (strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of design risk management
  • Architecture/Engineering/Surveying background preferred

Nice to have:

CMaPS or working towards

What we offer:
  • Company performance bonus
  • Leadership development pathway
  • Paid memberships and CPD
  • Generous annual leave
  • Hybrid working options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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