Principal Designer

I am currently working with a market leading national construction consultancy in seeking a Principal Designer to join their established, experienced CDM/PD team. With over 1500 employees nationally and over 50 technical professionals, this consultancy offers a quality-driven approach and offers a stable, long-term career with extensive progression for the right Principal Designer. This company are looking for a Principal Designer who can bring experience and a technical competence to the role, someone who is keen to progress and deliver within a hard-working environment whilst working on a range of projects worth up to £50M. The Principal Designer will work on a mix of internal and external projects, undertaking full CDM duties including pre-construction information, construction phase plan reviews, health and safety file coordination, and CDM advisor site visits. Collaboration with both internal design teams and external consultants will also be required. This is a role best suited to a Principal Designer who has the confidence to manage duties independently and can hit the ground running. The ideal Principal Designer will have: · Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Principal Designer or CDM-focused role · A background in construction site safety or a health and safety role with a strong construction bias · NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent), IMaPS / CMaPS or similar · Confidence in producing, reviewing and advising on CDM documentation In Return? · £55,000 - £65,000 · Discretionary performance bonus · Chartership support · Mobile & Laptop · Healthcare · Enhanced pension contributions · 26 days holiday bank holidays · Flexible, Hybrid working If you're a Principal Designer currently considering your career opportunities, then please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James. BE5004 CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S

Location: Manchester, Lancashire, GB

Posted Date: 8/28/2025