Senior CDM Principal Designer
Role Description & Technical Scope
Senior CDM Principal Designer
An established multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to take a leading role within its Health & Safety team.
This position would suit an experienced Principal Designer who is confident running complex projects, advising key clients and supporting the development of less experienced team members.
You will work closely with the consultancy's Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying teams, providing CDM expertise across a broad range of projects throughout the UK.
The Senior CDM Principal Designer Role
The Senior CDM Principal Designer will take responsibility for a portfolio of higher-value and more technically challenging projects across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and industrial.
You will lead Principal Designer appointments from pre-construction through to completion, chair design risk meetings, review Pre-Construction Information and advise clients and design teams on their duties under CDM 2015.
Alongside project delivery, you will help maintain technical standards across the team, support junior colleagues and contribute to fee proposals, client development and new business opportunities.
The role will also provide exposure to Building Regulations Principal Designer work, depending on experience.
The Senior CDM Principal Designer
5+ years' experience within CDM / Principal Designer services
Strong technical knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Experience managing complex or higher-value projects
Confident leading client and design team meetings
Relevant construction, design or Health & Safety qualification
APS membership, or working towards
IOSH membership advantageous
Experience mentoring junior staff would be beneficialIn Return?
£55,000 - £65,000
Car allowance
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Employer pension contribution
Professional subscriptions paid
4x salary death in service
Ongoing professional development
Greater responsibility across key client accounts
Clear progression towards Associate levelIf you are a Senior CDM Principal Designer considering your career options, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
Senior CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / APS / IMaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / Design Risk Management / CDM 2015 / Building Safety Act / Building Regulations / Leeds / Yorkshire / Health and Safety
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 05 Oct 2026
- Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Consulting
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