CDM Advisor​/Principal Designer

Overview

An exciting opportunity with a difference, representing our highly regarded Chartered Architectural Practice client with studios in Harrogate and Leeds city centre, we're seeking a CDM Advisor / Principal Designer to join their expanding team. This is a key appointment for an individual with a strong technical background, likely an Architectural Technologist, Engineer, or Construction Professional - who is looking to further develop their career within Building Safety, CDM, and compliance advisory services.

Our client is a forward-thinking, design-led practice with an excellent reputation across multiple sectors including Retail, Logistics & Distribution, Residential, Healthcare, and Commercial developments. Continued growth has seen the opening of a Leeds city centre hub to better service their blue-chip client base across the UK.

Their success has been built on a commitment to technical excellence, inspiring design, and long-term client partnerships.

As CDM Advisor / Principal Designer, you will work closely with the Technical Director and project teams to ensure that design and construction activities comply with CDM Regulations 2015 and wider building safety legislation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, ensuring compliance and managing pre-construction information.
• Providing CDM and Building Safety advice to clients and design teams from feasibility through to delivery.
• Undertaking design risk reviews, hazard identification, and ensuring suitable control measures are integrated.
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors, and clients to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Supporting Building Regulations submissions and related technical documentation.
• Contributing to internal policy development and helping shape the practice's approach to CDM and Building Safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical grounding in design and construction who wants to transition into a specialist advisory role with a growing demand across the industry.

Degree-qualified in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering.

• Circa 3-5 years' technical experience within design, construction, or compliance roles.
• Ideally MCIAT or working towards professional accreditation.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015, and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and client-facing skills.
• Proficient in Revit and comfortable engaging with design information.
• Keen to progress into a specialist CDM / Building Safety advisory position with full training and support.

This practice invests heavily in career progression and professional development. Every team member - from Junior through to Associate - follows a clearly defined development path. You'll be part of a motivated, inclusive, and technically strong team that values collaboration and innovation.

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
• 26 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Annual bonus

This role offers a genuine career path into the expanding field of Building Safety and CDM compliance, supported by an ambitious, well-structured architectural practice.

To apply, please submit your CV and a sample portfolio of recent work. You will be contacted within 24 hours of application. For further details, contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting