Principal Designer (CDM) – Two additional days leave PCM – Up to £90k circa
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant with a strong focus on fire and life safety to join its growing team.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of design risk management and fire safety, supporting complex and high-profile developments across the UK. The role offers excellent career progression, increased project ownership, and involvement in safety-critical, design-led schemes aligned with the evolving requirements of the Building Safety Act.
The Role
You will act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015, with a particular emphasis on fire and life safety risk management throughout the design process.
Working closely with fire engineers, architects, and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that fire risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated early in the design stages, supporting compliance with both CDM and Building Regulations.
You will be involved in a wide range of projects, including high-rise residential, mixed-use developments, commercial schemes, and other complex buildings requiring a robust and coordinated approach to fire safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015
- Lead and coordinate design risk management with a focus on fire and life safety
- Work alongside fire engineers to ensure fire strategies are integrated effectively into the design process
- Advise clients on their duties under CDM and the Building Safety Act, particularly in relation to fire risk
- Review design information to ensure that fire risks are eliminated or reduced so far as reasonably practicable
- Support the development of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and contribute to the Golden Thread of safety information
- Liaise with key stakeholders including design teams, contractors, and regulatory authorities
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE) up to circa £90,000 circa for Associate level
- Performance-based bonus (up to 15%)
- Two additional days leave per month to support work-life balance
- Private healthcare and life assurance (4x salary)
- Car allowance or electric vehicle scheme
- 28 days annual leave, increasing annually with service (up to an additional 10 days)
- Birthday leave in addition to annual entitlement
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to co-working spaces across the UK
About You
- Proven experience as a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and UK Building Regulations
- Experience incorporating fire and life safety considerations into design risk management
- Understanding of fire strategy principles and their integration into design coordination
- Confident communicator with experience working across multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up to date CV highlighting your technical expertise in the sector.
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