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Senior Principal Designer

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Brandon James

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Location:
United Kingdom, London

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Category:
Construction

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 - 58000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A close-knit, family-feel multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for a personable and experienced CDM Principal Designer. This practice has built a strong reputation for collaborative working and a hands-on, supportive office culture. Because of this they can offer a varied project portfolio and extremely interesting work. Despite their excellent office culture they offer Hybrid work and autonomy to your working day.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work directly with clients and design teams to deliver Principal Designer duties
  • Attend site visits
  • Manage project risk registers
  • Produce high-quality pre-construction information

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience in a CDM role (essential)
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)
  • APS or IOSH membership (essential)
  • Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Surveying (preferred)
  • Strong technical understanding of CDM 2015
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Nice to have:

Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Surveying

What we offer:
  • Annual performance-related bonuses
  • 25 days holiday + public holidays
  • CPD and chartership support
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity cover
  • Hybrid working model
  • Private healthcare

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 16, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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