Principal Designer

  • Brandon James
  • Huddersfield, Yorkshire
  • Aug 11, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

I am working with a market leading national construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Designer to join their established, experienced CDM/PD team.

With over 200+ employees nationally and around over 75 technical professionals, this consultancy quality-driven approach and offers a stable, long-term career with extensive progression for the right Principal Designer.

This consultancy are looking for a Principal Designer who can bring experience, technical competence, and a steady hand to the role - someone who is keen to progress and deliver within a settled working environment whilst working on a range of different projects.

The Principal Designer will work on a mix of internal and external projects, undertaking full CDM duties including pre-construction information, construction phase plan reviews, health and safety file coordination, and CDM advisor site visits. Collaboration with both internal design teams and external consultants will also be required.

This is a role best suited to a Principal Designer who has the confidence to manage duties independently whilst also supporting and supervising junior team members.

The ideal Principal Designer will have:

Ideally a minimum of 3+ years' experience in a similar Principal Designer or CDM-focused role

A background in construction site safety or a health and safety role with a strong construction bias

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent), IMaPS / CMaPS or similar

Confidence in producing, reviewing and advising on CDM documentation

In Return?

50,000 - 60,000

Discretionary performance bonus

Structured CPD and support with professional memberships

Opportunity to progress within a forward-thinking company

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Chartership support

Mobile & Laptop

Healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible, Hybrid working

If you're a Principal Designer currently considering your career opportunities, then please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James

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