Senior CDM Principal Designer

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An established, fast‑growing multi‑disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their ambitious and high‑performing team. This role offers real autonomy, huge project variety and the chance to be part of a team on track to become one of the strongest CDM functions in the UK.

The business works with major blue‑chip clients such as Kier, McLaren and other nationally recognised organisations. Their CDM division is small but exceptionally talented, consisting of three young, skilled professionals who currently turnover around £350,000 a year between them and already have a pipeline exceeding £1.5 million in upcoming work.

• An Associate CDM PD
• A Senior CDM PD
• A Junior CDM PD

You will act as Senior CDM Principal Designer across a wide range of projects and sectors. Work is UK‑wide, though the business strives to allocate work regionally where possible.

• Leading design risk management under CDM 2015
• Acting as Principal Designer across multiple sectors
• Providing clear, practical and compliant advice to major clients
• Managing your own diary and workload with full autonomy
• Working closely with architects, designers, contractors and client teams
• Supporting the development of junior team members
• Helping to shape the future processes and structure of the CDM function

Culture is one of the biggest selling points. The business offers a relaxed but high‑performing environment, with regular socials, client events and industry days such as Procore and other major sector gatherings. Progression is rapid and based on ability, not years served. Several senior team members reached Associate level in their mid to late twenties because the company genuinely rewards talent.

The business is also family‑oriented, people‑focused and prioritises creating a workplace that employees enjoy.

• Weekly touch points
• Monthly coffee catch‑ups
• Three‑month reviews
• Clear promotion pathways
• A genuine open‑door approach across all offices

• £50,000 to £60,000 salary
• 45p per mile
• Remote working
• Strong progression opportunities
• A pipeline of interesting, varied projects nationwide
• Blue‑chip client exposure