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CDM Principal Designer


Company : The Annoying Recruiter


Location : Springfield, Eastern


Created : 2025-05-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Step onto a clear path to seniority, owning your own projects and shaping safety strategy across major UK buildson your terms.While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Youll have full flexibility to work from home, from site, or from client officeswhatever makes the most sense for you and your projects.This isnt a monitoring role; youll lead safety strategy, influence design outcomes, and work directly with major housebuilders and national contractors on commercial schemes.Youll know exactly where youre heading.With milestones mapped out for your first five years, you'll work toward Senior PD in 23 years and Associate PD in 5 all backed by structured progression, 1-to-1 support and paid CPD.Youll have direct client contact and manage your own project portfolio from day one, giving you the experience and visibility to accelerate your growth.And because it's an employee-owned business, your future here is shaped by you.Youll enjoy generous benefits (2628 days holiday, paid memberships, pension scheme), a 5,000 car allowance, and Perkbox.But most importantly, youll be part of a consultancy that puts decision-making power and accountability in your handsno micromanagement, just support when you need it.What Youll Be Doing Lead CDM services and act as Principal Designer on construction projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure Own your project portfolioattend design meetings, guide safety decisions early, and manage deliverables Draft and review PCI, manage design risks, and contribute to large/high-risk project strategies Split time: 50% on site or with clients, 50% remote working Youll Need To Show: At least 2 years' experience as a CDM Principal Designer NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar H&S/CDM qualification (or actively working toward it) A clear understanding of the CDM 2015 Regs Strong construction knowledge and experience leading CDM for live projects About the Company This independent consultant manages hundreds of projects each year, working with some of the UKs top contractors and developers.As an employee-owned business, they reinvest in their people with structured progression, full CPD support, and a say in how the business runs.No layers of red tapejust clarity, support, and autonomy.Interested? No CV needed.Just send whatever youve got or drop your LinkedIn.Reach out to Matt Kirk at matt@theannoyingrecruiter.com or message him directly on LinkedIn for a chat.