CDM Principal Designer

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CDM Principal Designer

An award‑winning architectural consultancy, with a track record of working on interesting projects, is looking for an Architect or Design professional who is keen to take up the role of CDM Principal Designer.

Role

As a CDM Principal Designer, you will lead the delivery of projects across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, refurbishment, education, and healthcare. Using your understanding of design risk management to eliminate risk at the early design stages, you will act as CDM Principal Designer and be heavily involved in mitigating risk at early design stages, whilst also leading on all CDM‑related tasks. The role will require clear communication skills to ensure the handover to the Principal Contractor is as effective and smooth as possible.

The Person

The successful individual will have a keen interest in acting as CDM Principal Designer and previous experience acting in that capacity. You will have a strong understanding of design risk management, with a keen eye for spotting and eliminating risk at early design stages. You will be an ARB‑registered/RIBA‑registered Architect or hold an APS Membership.

Benefits

  • Up to £55,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working
  • Car allowance
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gold standard healthcare scheme
  • Gym membership

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Job Description:

CDM Principal Designer

An award‑winning architectural consultancy, with a track record of working on interesting projects, is looking for an Architect or Design professional who is keen to take up the role of CDM Principal Designer.

Role

As a CDM Principal Designer, you will lead the delivery of projects across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail, refurbishment, education, and healthcare. Using your understanding of design risk management to eliminate risk at the early design stages, you will act as CDM Principal Designer and be heavily involved in mitigating risk at early design stages, whilst also leading on all CDM‑related tasks. The role will require clear communication skills to ensure the handover to the Principal Contractor is as effective and smooth as possible.

The Person

The successful individual will have a keen interest in acting as CDM Principal Designer and previous experience acting in that capacity. You will have a strong understanding of design risk management, with a keen eye for spotting and eliminating risk at early design stages. You will be an ARB‑registered/RIBA‑registered Architect or hold an APS Membership.

Benefits

  • Up to £55,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working
  • Car allowance
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Season ticket loan
  • Gold standard healthcare scheme
  • Gym membership

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Posted: April 17th, 2026