Principal Designer CDM Advisor

Company: The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Principal Designer CDM Advisor

Principal Designer CDM Advisor required to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Oxford. You will work to provide solutions to meet clients’ health and safety objectives, aims and aspirations.

You will have opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects in the commercial, education, hotel, leisure, residential, retail, science sectors and more. You will be able to work as an individual and as part of a wider team.

The Principal Designer CDM Advisor role requires an in-depth understanding of design and construction processes. You will have a clear understanding of the legal requirements of the CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the project team to deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
  • Making clients aware of their duties.
  • Liaising with Designers to compile a Design Risk Management schedule.
  • Managing the pre-construction phase, including preparing and collating information.
  • Leading CDM Workshops.
  • Liaising with stakeholders on projects and keeping them updated in relation to Health, Safety and CDM matters.
  • Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits.
  • Preparing, reviewing and maintaining Health and Safety files.
  • Developing client relationships and building new ones.
  • With support, contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals.
  • Identifying regional business development opportunities generally and assisting with the growth of Client base.

Qualifications

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification.
  • You will ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation.

Experience

  • Previous experience acting as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
  • Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.

The Principal Designer CDM Advisor role has a salary £50k-£55k plus pension, life assurance, healthcare and more.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026