An established multi-disciplinary consultancy in the Midlands is seeking a skilled Senior Principal Designer / Senior CDM Consultant to support their expanding safety and design risk team. Working across a broad spread of commercial, residential, and public sector projects, this role offers the chance to take ownership of CDM delivery while influencing best practice from the earliest stages of design.
You will join a progressive team that values proactive thinking, clear communication, and collaborative project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the provision of Principal Designer and CDM advisory services on multiple projects at varying stages.
Coordinate health and safety considerations throughout design development and construction planning.
Review designs, identify foreseeable risks, and offer practical solutions aligned with industry best practice.
Work closely with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure CDM responsibilities are well understood and embedded across all teams.
Produce compliant CDM documents, reports, and design risk information, maintaining accurate project records.
Support design reviews, technical workshops, and pre-construction meetings with clear, well-reasoned guidance.
Manage project health and safety files and ensure consistent communication with all duty holders.
Skills & Experience Required
Degree (or equivalent) within a construction, design, or occupational health and safety field.
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and hands-on experience delivering CDM services.
Professional construction or design background (eg MCIOB, MCIAT) or proven technical experience within a similar environment.
Health and safety membership or qualification such as IOSH, APS, NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
Previous involvement in design management or construction project coordination.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and design teams.
Prior consultancy experience is advantageous.
Good proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role where your expertise directly shapes safe design and supports an ambitious, developing consultancy. You will gain exposure to significant regional projects and enjoy the autonomy to influence how CDM services evolve within the business