Senior CDM Principal Designer

Job in City of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK

Listing for: Brandon James

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-23

Job specializations:

Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR

Location: City of London

A growing, medium-sized Construction Consultancy based in South London is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to strengthen their established health and safety team. This Senior CDM Principal Designer opportunity offers the chance to work across a wide range of projects including education, healthcare, and residential developments throughout London.

The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will join a respected consultancy known for delivering high-quality CDM advisory services and maintaining long-standing client relationships. This Senior CDM Principal Designer role is ideal for someone looking to take on more responsibility within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Senior CDM Principal Designer's role

The Senior CDM Principal Designer will lead the delivery of CDM Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations. As a Senior CDM Principal Designer, you will oversee the pre-construction phase, ensuring that health and safety considerations are fully embedded within the design process.

The Senior CDM Principal Designer will chair design team meetings, review risk assessments, and provide clear guidance to clients and designers as you manage key client accounts.

The Senior CDM Principal Designer

The successful Senior CDM Principal Designer will have:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
Membership of APS (CMaPS preferred)
Extensive experience operating as a Senior CDM Principal Designer or similar role

In Return?

£65,000 - £75,000 salary (dependent on experience)
Pension scheme
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional fees paid
Career progression to Associate level
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

There really is not a more exciting role for a CDM Principal Designer in the London market currently.

If you are a CDM Principal Designer and are considering your career options currently, please contact George Cassidy at Brandon James on (phone number removed).

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