CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK

Listing for: The Health and Safety Partnership Limited

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-24

Job specializations:

Engineering
Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 YEAR

CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant required by a professional services and engineering consultancy. They provide technical, advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services across the built and natural environment.

This is a project delivery-focused role providing expert CDM and H&S advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.

* Advise clients and project teams on health and safety compliance.

* Coordinate and manage design risk throughout the pre-construction phase.

* Review designs to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.

* Lead design risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.

* Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.

* Undertake site inspections and provide practical safety advice.

* Produce clear reports and risk management recommendations.

* Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.

* Promote best practice in construction health and safety.

Requirements

* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).

* Proven experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM advice within construction or infrastructure environments.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel mainly regionally with some wider travel.

* Strong IT, reporting and administrative skills.

Desirable

* IMaPS, TechIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards professional membership.

* ISO 45001 auditing experience.

* Evidence of continued professional development and aspirations towards Chartered status.

* Rail sector experience would be welcomed.

What's on Offer

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

* Structured training, mentoring and career development.

* Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.

* Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects across the UK.

* Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package