Principal Designer- CDM

The Green Recruitment Company have an opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer (CDM)/
Engineering Project Manager to support engineering and construction projects across the Midlands
. This role plays a critical part in embedding health and safety into the design and delivery of complex projects, providing a professional, client-facing consultancy service.

You will take full responsibility for compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
, leading health and safety coordination throughout pre‑construction and construction phases.

• Acting as Principal Designer in line with CDM 2015 requirements, ensuring full legal compliance
• Planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health & safety during pre‑construction
• Identifying, eliminating, and mitigating foreseeable risks through effective design risk management
• Chairing HAZID reviews and ensuring risks are captured, managed, and closed out
• Coordinating with Principal Contractors to review construction methodologies and CDM compliance
• Ensuring designers fulfil their statutory duties and cooperate effectively
• Advising clients on CDM responsibilities and best practice
• Collaborating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to embed safety by design
• Maintaining clear and auditable compliance records and documentation
• Developing internal CDM procedures, tools, and templates
• Providing training and guidance on safety‑in‑design best practice
• Acting as a billable consultancy resource to clients
• Supporting continuous improvement in safety culture and compliance standards

• Degree‑qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety, or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent professional H&S qualification
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Proven experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM‑focused role
• Experience with in multi‑disciplinary engineering or construction project teams
• Background in client‑facing consultancy environments

• Excellent knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Commercial awareness and experience delivering billable services
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑focused
• Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture

• Chartered membership (IOSH, ICE, RICS, RIBA, or similar)
• Experience delivering training or mentoring on safety in design