Associate Director Head of CDM PD Services

  • The Health and Safety Partnership Limited
  • City, Leeds
  • Aug 07, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Head of CDM / Principal Designer (PD) Services required to lead and grow service delivery for a national building consultancy, specialising in building control, safety and compliance. This is a key leadership role within the consultancy, reporting directly to the Board.

The role requires you to be within commutable distance to their Leeds office.

As Head of CDM / PD Services, you will:

  • Lead the CDM and Principal Designer service line across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting their compliance with CDM 2015 Regulations from concept through to completion.
  • Manage, mentor and grow a team of CDM and PD professionals across multiple offices.
  • Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Drive technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across Health and Safety delivery.
  • Ensure robust governance, quality assurance and risk management systems are in place.

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS, RICS, CIOB) preferred.
  • Degree/Diploma qualifications in a relevant subject i.e. Health and Safety, construction, design.

Experience

  • A proven track record in delivering CDM (2015) / Principal Designer services on complex construction and property projects.
  • Proven leadership, team management and business development skills.
  • Experience working in a consultancy or client-side role (preferred).

The company are offering £75k £85k plus a benefits package.