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CDM Principal Designer

Hunter Dunning Limited
Charterhouse Square · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£60,000 – £70,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Charterhouse Square, Greater London
Category
Construction
CDM / Principal Designer Location London Salary £60,000 - £70,000 Employment Type Permanent Job Overview A CDM / Principal Designer opportunity with an architectural practice and specialist CDM team in London. The role suits a professional with CDM, Principal Designer or health and safety experience who can work alongside architects, designers and project leaders. You will deliver Principal Designer services, integrate health and safety throughout the design process and support projects across all RIBA workstages. Role & Responsibilities Deliver CDM Principal Designer services across projects Support implementation of CDM Regulations 2015 Provide Client Advisor support when required Identify and communicate design risks Prepare professional reports and CDM documentation You will collaborate with internal project teams and external stakeholders, providing technical guidance and helping teams consider practical responses to design risks. The position may also involve external representation and business development activity. Skills & Experience Required Experience in CDM, Principal Designer or health and safety Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 Experience across all RIBA workstages Strong project management and organisational skills Clear communication and report-writing abilities You will need good attention to detail, technical competency and the ability to work effectively with architects, designers and wider project teams. A proactive and solutions-focused approach to design safety is required. Salary & Benefits £60,000 - £70,000 Hybrid working 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays Workplace pension with 4.5% employer contribution Mentorship, coaching and buddy support Benefits also include enhanced family leave, mental health support, permanent health insurance, professional and exam fee support, pension advice, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives. About Hunter Dunning Hunter 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. Apply Section If 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. All applications are handled in strict confidence. Referral Section Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. See website for full terms & conditions
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