CDM Principal Designer Birmingham | Nationwide Architectural Practice | Projects up to £100m
A well-established nationwide Architectural Practice, with a strong presence in Birmingham, is looking to appoint a CDM Principal Designer from an architectural background to lead on design risk management across a varied portfolio of UK projects.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified Architect who has experience acting as CDM Principal Designer and now wants to move fully into a dedicated CDM Principal Designer position. The practice delivers schemes across commercial, healthcare, residential and mixed-use sectors, with project values reaching £100m.
They are seeking an Architect who understands how to design out risk at concept stage and can confidently guide design teams through their CDM responsibilities.
The Role The successful CDM Principal Designer will manage and reduce design risk across multiple live projects.
You will collaborate with architects and consultants to identify hazards early and ensure risks are eliminated or reduced through informed design decisions.
The CDM Principal Designer will lead risk workshops, advise clients and design teams, and ensure compliant coordination through to Principal Contractor appointment.
The Person * Qualified Architect with experience acting as CDM Principal Designer

* Strong understanding of design risk management

* Confident influencing and advising design teams

* Good working knowledge of current CDM regulations

* NEBOSH Construction Certificate or willingness to obtain

In Return? * £55,000 - £65,000 DOE

* Car allowance

* Performance-related bonus

* Pension scheme

* Hybrid and flexible working

* Clear progression within a nationwide practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect looking to specialise in proactive design risk management within a respected national practice.