CDM Principal Designer

Safer Sphere CHS Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a CDM/H&S Consultant to deliver compliance in construction safety. This role requires at least 5 years of experience, with strengths in design and construction safety. The consultant will work closely with clients and project teams, ensuring all designs meet safety standards while enjoying a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits such as private healthcare and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a significant impact in the construction safety sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working

Private healthcare scheme

Life assurance cover

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Phone and IT provision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction safety.
• Background in design or construction preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with various professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Client CDM Advisor and Principal Designer Advisor roles on projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with CDM 2015.
• Review designs for compliance and best practices during construction.

Skills

Construction safety expertise

Problem-solving attitude

Relationship building

Education

CMaPS and/or CIOSH qualifications

Job description

Looking for the next step in your career? Join Safer Sphere, a fast-growing, award-winning consultancy that is leading the way in construction safety.

We provide expert CDM and Health & Safety services to a diverse and ever expanding range of clients across multiple sectors, ensuring projects are safe and compliant from start to finish.

As a CDM/H&S Consultant, you’ll have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with industry leaders while driving safety standards. You’ll be supported by a professional team, encouraged to grow, and given the opportunity to lead projects that make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver the role of Client CDM Advisor and Principal Designer Advisor on allocated projects.
• Liaising with clients, Designers, and key project stakeholders and advising on key aspects of building designs to ensure CDM 2015 compliance. This will also include interfacing with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Site Management teams, Design Managers, the HSE, and Health & Safety Managers.
• Regularly review the designs to ensure compliance and best practices throughout the design and construction phases.
• Process applicable CDM compliance documentation including F10 submissions and Pre‑Construction Information.
• Competence / SKET assessments and advice
• CPP / RAMS reviews and advice to clients/contractors.
• Undertake site audits and inspections as instructed through appointments.
• Prepare and Issue Health & Safety File upon project completion.
• Ensure the maintenance of professional memberships and SKET through CPD programmes of professional bodies.
• Participate in team meetings and workshops as appropriate.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction safety, preferably with a background in design or construction.
• CMaPS and/or CIOSH qualifications (or working towards them).
• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a range of professionals.
• A knack for building relationships and making safety an integral part of every project.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

A rewarding future is yours at Safer Sphere. The role attracts a competitive salary in addition to Car Allowance, contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, flexible working and work‑life balance, private healthcare scheme, life assurance cover, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, phone and IT provision.

And the best part? Safer Sphere is partially owned by an Employee Benefit Trust, meaning you share in the success of the business with 49% of the profits distributed to our team.

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Safer Sphere today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of construction safety.

We will not be accepting applicants from agencies.