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Principal Designer; CDM & Health & Safety Advisor

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listing for: Capstone Property Recruitment
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Greater London

Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Birmingham or London

Salary: Up to £70k + package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer (CDM) & Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading consultancy delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK.

You will work across sectors including Residential, Commercial, Education, Mixed-Use, and Fire Remediation projects
, supporting schemes ranging from £5m to £50m+. The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects where embedding health and safety and fire safety from design through construction is critical.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as Principal Designer across large-scale, complex construction and fire remediation projects.
  • Produce CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information and Design Risk Registers.
  • Review contractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Construction Phase Plans.
  • Advise clients and project teams on CDM 2015 compliance, fire safety regulations, and best practice.
  • Conduct site visits and audits, providing actionable Health & Safety and fire safety recommendations.
  • Collate and maintain Health and Safety Files.
  • Support the wider Health & Safety team and act as a key point of contact for CDM/H&S and fire matters.
  • Contribute to business development, including client engagement and bid preparation.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
  • Proven experience as a Principal Designer on large-scale construction and fire remediation projects.
  • NEBOSH Construction qualification, CSCS card, and full UK driving licence.
  • Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, fire safety, construction processes, and RIBA stages.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage workload proactively.
Desirable
  • Principal Designer CDM qualification.
  • Incorporated Member of the Association of Project Safety (MIPS).
  • Experience delivering Principal Designer Building Regulations projects.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary up to £70k, with bonus potential.
  • Car allowance and additional incentives.
  • Exposure to technically complex, high-value construction and fire remediation projects.
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth
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