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:
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking multi-discipline consultancy, delivering innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, project management, and health & safety. Our collaborative approach drives excellence and value across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
As we continue to grow, we 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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