CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer A successful privately owned, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a CDM Principal Designer to join its growing team in Northampton (hybrid working). With an extensive and varied list of clients across the Industrial, Commercial and Residential sectors, there is continuous and growing demand for CDM and Health and Safety consultation. The CDM Principal Designer The CDM Principal Designer is responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are delivered in compliance with Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM15), ensuring that designs are safe to build and construction is carried out safely on site. You will be instrumental in embedding health and safety into the pre-construction and construction process and ensuring full compliance with CDM15. You will work in close collaboration with the wider team and clients covering: * Production of relevant CDM documentation * Writing pre-construction information reports and compilation of the information pack for tender. * Compiling the Design Risk Registers in conjunction with the design team * Assessing contractor risk assessments and method statements and the Principal Contractors construction phase plan. * Writing to clients to discharge their duties under CDM15 * Play an active part in internal and external stakeholder meetings, offering CDM/H&S advice during the full project lifecycle * Supporting the project team in managing construction design risk, undertaking site visits & audits to provide advice on health and safety improvements and best practice. * Compiling Site Inspection Reports for the project team * Act as a point of contact for the project teams regarding CDM/H&S matters, fully engaging with the project team on all matters pertaining to CDM15 regulations, Principal Designer role and any health and safety matters. The CDM Principal Designer The successful CDM Principal Designer will have the following qualifications and experience: * Prior experience in a similar role within the construction industry – ideally as a Principal Designer on large/complex construction projects would be beneficial * NEBOSH (construction) qualification, construction related degree, HND or HNC * Hold a CSCS card * Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in construction and CDM15 regulations * Understanding of the role of Principal Designer (CDM) * Knowledge and understanding of the construction process, RIBA stages and the flow of information in the Principal Designer work-stream * Excellent communication skills, fluent in English both written and spoken * Able to manage your own diary, be proactive in planning your workload and manage multiple priorities. * Be driven and enthusiastic and have a willingness to learn and develop within the role * Be a member of the Association of Project Safety and IOSH * A full driving licence and the ability to travel within the UK to different client sites. In return? * £50,000 - £55,000 * 27 Days Holiday * Private Medical Insurance * Life Assurance * Electric Vehicle Scheme * Flexible working and hybrid * Excellent ongoing training and development If you are a CDM Principal Designer looking for a new opportunity, please contact Tom Harrison at Foster and May today Ref: TH430 CDM / Principal Designer / Health / Safety / Consultant / Design / Northampton

Location: NN1, Dallington, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025