Health and Safety Advisor / CDM Principal Designer
London
£40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Full-Time, Permanent
Multi-Disciplinary Design and Consultancy Services
Why apply?
* A supportive, creative and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Flexible working options including hybrid working.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Join us and make a real impact on the built environment—where innovative design meets a proactive approach to health and safety.
About Us:
My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-discipline consultancy, delivering innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, project management, and health & safety. Their collaborative approach drives excellence and value across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
As the practice continues to grow, they are seeking a Health and Safety Advisor / CDM Principal Designer with a background in architecture to join our expanding team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with design experience and a passion for health and safety to contribute meaningfully to shaping safe, compliant, and inspiring built environments.
The Role:
You will take the lead on delivering Principal Designer services under the CDM 2015 Regulations and provide expert health and safety advice across a variety of projects. Working closely with design teams, clients, and contractors, you will influence project outcomes from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 across a range of projects.
* Provide strategic health and safety advice and guidance during pre-construction and design phases.
* Undertake design risk reviews and liaise with multi-discipline teams to ensure risk is effectively managed.
* Prepare and review pre-construction information and Health & Safety files.
* Engage directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice.
* Support the wider H&S and design team in delivering CDM consultancy services.
About You:
* Ideally a construction related degree
* Background in architecture or design with a strong understanding of the design process and risk management.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
* Demonstrable experience in delivering CDM Principal Designer services.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage design professionals and clients.
* Proactive, organised, and committed to promoting a culture of safety and design excellence.
Desirable:
* APS membership (IMaPS or CMaPS) or working towards.
* Experience in multi-disciplinary environments.
* Knowledge of BIM and digital design processes.
* Join us and make a real impact on the built environment—where innovative design meets a proactive approach to health and safety.
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