CDM Principal Designer

Are you an experienced CDM professional looking to play a key role in delivering projects within highly regulated sectors?

Do you have a strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations and a background in architecture, engineering, construction management, or health & safety?

Can you obtain UK SC Security Clearance and confidently support multidisciplinary teams in managing design risk from concept through to project completion?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading engineering consultancy supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across defence, power, public sector, and other regulated environments. Working closely with experienced CDM professionals, you will help ensure health and safety considerations are embedded throughout the design and construction process while contributing to the successful delivery of Principal Designer services.

The Role This role would suit candidates working in these roles;

CDM Advisor, CDM Consultant, Assistant Principal Designer, Health & Safety Consultant, Design Safety Consultant, Construction Health & Safety Advisor, Architectural Technologist, Design Manager, Project Safety Advisor, Construction Risk Advisor.

We would also welcome applications from these industries;

Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure.

• Support the delivery of Principal Designer responsibilities in line with current UK CDM legislation.
• Assist project teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating health and safety risks throughout design, construction, and project handover stages.
• Work collaboratively with designers, contractors, and clients to promote safe and compliant project delivery.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and administration of CDM-related activities, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Help strengthen CDM awareness and competence by supporting the development and delivery of internal guidance and training initiatives.

• Degree or higher-level qualification in architecture, engineering, construction management, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a consultancy environment, ideally supporting projects in highly regulated sectors.
• Sound knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and their practical application.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or actively working towards professional chartership, would be advantageous.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC Security Clearance and possess the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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Company:
Millbank Holdings Ltd Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Motherwell, ML1 4YT
Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 25 Aug 2026 Closing date: 23 Sept 2026