Award-winning multidisciplinary design practice, Large-scale and complex construction projects, Hybrid working with private healthcare and pensionJob SummarySenior CDM Principal Designer job East central london offers an opportunity within an established, award-winning multidisciplinary architecture and design practice. This senior position focuses on CDM compliance, design risk management and health and safety coordination. The practice delivers substantial and complex construction projects across the UK and internationally. You will work alongside architects, engineers and specialist consultants within an established London CDM team. The position requires at least five years of relevant CDM Principal Designer experience. You will need a thorough understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and multidisciplinary design coordination. Experience delivering Principal Designer responsibilities on larger construction projects is particularly desirable. The role involves independent responsibility for CDM activities and collaboration throughout the design process. Hybrid working is available, with two to three days each week in the Clerkenwell office. The employer offers private healthcare and a pension alongside this working arrangement.About the CompanyOur client is an established, award-winning international multidisciplinary architecture and design practice with a London office in Clerkenwell. The practice brings together architects, engineers, interior designers, urban designers and specialist consultants. Its project experience includes healthcare, education, science and research, workplace, commercial, retail and regeneration developments. The business is recognised for its collaborative approach to delivering large and technically complex projects. Its multidisciplinary structure supports close coordination between design professionals throughout the design and construction process. The established CDM team provides Principal Designer services, design risk management and health and safety coordination. This opportunity offers involvement with substantial projects and experienced specialists across multiple design disciplines.Role & ResponsibilitiesUndertake CDM Principal Designer responsibilities in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015 across construction projectsPlan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety activities throughout the pre-construction phaseWork closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to identify and reduce foreseeable design risksLead design risk reviews and coordinate risk management activities across multidisciplinary project teamsPrepare and review design risk registers, pre-construction information and project health and safety filesAdvise clients and project stakeholders on statutory CDM duties and appropriate design safety measuresReview designs throughout RIBA work stages and promote effective integration of health and safety considerationsManage CDM responsibilities across multiple projects while supporting internal best practice and knowledge sharingSkills & Experience RequiredMinimum five years of relevant experience undertaking CDM Principal Designer responsibilities within construction projectsStrong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated pre-construction health and safety obligationsProven ability to manage Principal Designer duties independently while exercising sound professional judgementExperience coordinating architects, engineers and other design professionals throughout multidisciplinary construction project deliveryDemonstrable experience managing design risks and coordinating health and safety during design developmentExperience working on substantial or technically complex developments is preferred, including individual larger schemesEffective communication skills and the ability to explain CDM responsibilities to clients and project stakeholdersA background in architecture, engineering or construction and relevant professional memberships would be advantageousSalary & BenefitsSalary 60,000 – 70,000 depending on experienceHybrid working arrangement with two to three days per week in the London officePrivate healthcare provided as part of the confirmed benefits packagePension included within the confirmed employment benefitsOffice location in Clerkenwell, East Central LondonWho Is This Role Ideal For?This opportunity suits an experienced CDM Principal Designer seeking responsibility within a multidisciplinary design environment. You should demonstrate confidence managing statutory duties and coordinating design safety across construction projects. Candidates with substantial or technically complex project experience will be particularly relevant. Experience collaborating directly with architects, engineers and specialist consultants is important for this position. Applicants whose experience includes smaller projects may also be considered with meaningful larger project exposure. You should explain your personal contribution to project delivery and risk management activities. Strong communication, professional judgement and collaborative working skills will support success within the established team. This Senior CDM Principal Designer job East central london offers exposure to complex multidisciplinary projects.About Hunter DunningHunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.ApplyIf you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time.We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.ReferralDid you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place into a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest.Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.Senior CDM Principal Designer job in East central london – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: ) #LI-HybridSearch the Hunter Dunning website for more vacancies:
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Hunter Dunning is an excellent employer for Senior Building Surveyors, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in North London. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from clear progression opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment that values strong client relationships across diverse sectors including residential, education, commercial, and healthcare. The company promotes a forward-thinking approach, ensuring that team members are equipped with the tools and training necessary to excel in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
