Senior CDM Principal Designer

An established, fast-growing multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their ambitious and high-performing team. This is a role offering real autonomy, huge project variety and the chance to be part of a team on track to become one of the strongest CDM functions in the UK.About the ConsultancyThe business works with major blue chip clients such as Kier, McLaren and other nationally recognised organisations. Their CDM division is small but exceptionally talented, consisting of three young, skilled professionals who currently turn over around £350,000 a year between them and already have a pipeline exceeding £1.5 million in upcoming work.They are growing at pace and are looking for someone who wants to be part of a team that continually invests in its people, promotes from within and welcomes fresh ideas.The Team:You will be joining a close, supportive group made up of:An Associate CDM PDA Senior CDM PDA Junior CDM PDEveryone has a voice. Processes can be improved or changed, ideas are encouraged and you will have the team's trust from day one. This is a place where you can genuinely influence how the team develops.The Role:You will act as Senior CDM Principal Designer across a wide range of projects and sectors. Work is UK-wide, though the business strives to allocate work regionally where possible.Your responsibilities will include:Leading design risk management under CDM 2015Acting as Principal Designer across multiple sectorsProviding clear, practical and compliant advice to major clientsManaging your own diary and workload with full autonomyWorking closely with architects, designers, contractors and client teamsSupporting the development of junior team membersHelping to shape the future processes and structure of the CDM functionYou will not be pigeonholed. This consultancy believes in developing well-rounded Principal Designers and offers exposure across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, public sector and more.Why Join?Culture is one of the biggest selling points. The business offers a relaxed but high-performing environment, with regular socials, client events and industry days such as Procore and other major sector gatherings.Progression is rapid and based on ability, not years served. Several senior team members reached Associate level in their mid to late twenties because the company genuinely rewards talent. The business is also family-oriented, people-focused and prioritises creating a workplace that employees enjoy.They maintain:Weekly touch pointsMonthly coffee catch-upsThree month reviewsClear promotion pathwaysA genuine open door approach across all officesYou can speak to the owners the same way you speak to junior colleagues. Every year the full company take part in activities such as surfing, clay pigeon shooting, bowling and other team events.Package:£50,000 to £60,000 salary45p per mileRemote workingStrong progression opportunitiesA pipeline of interesting, varied projects nationwideBlue chip client exposureTPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16