Senior CDM Consultant/Principal Designer
Black Veatch
London · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
London, England
Black & Veatch deliver data-driven and strategic planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined EPC solutions. We are dedicated to innovation and have a desire to help our clients navigate changing demands and regulatory compliance, while providing a cost-effective competitive advantage.
Client relationships are key to our continued success and as such Black & Veatch strongly promote active client engagement. We place an important focus on providing our clients and internal teams with market leading Health and Safety and CDM advice and services.
We are now hiring a
Senior CDM Consultant/Principal Designer
to support projects in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The role is based in our
London (preferred) or Glasgow
city centre office, with travel to sites around the UK around 3 times per month. When not on site, you'll work 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.
Reporting into our Engineering and CDM Compliance Lead EMEA, youll work closely with our clients and internal teams to deliver projects in a safe and compliant manner. Black and Veatch set high standards for Health and Safety and are looking for individuals who can undertake the CDM Advisor/Principal Designer role with a professional, constructive, and collaborative approach.
This position requires in depth knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and specifically Principal Designers roles and responsibilities, as well as familiarisation with the Designers and Principal Contractors roles and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure CDM Principal Designers and Designers roles and responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations requirements.
Support Black and Veatch in fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 including where necessary carrying out the role of CDM-Advisor to support the client.
Support Black and Veatch in fulfilling PSDP role on the projects in Ireland when required
Liaise with CDM Principal Designers, Clients and Designers to share any information relevant to planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the design, construction and commissioning phases of the project.
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase. In doing so they must take account of relevant information (such as an existing health and safety file) that might affect design work carried out both before and after the construction phase has started
Help and advise the client in bringing together pre-construction information, and provide the information designers and contractors need to carry out their duties Minimum Qualifications
Several years experience in the construction industry with experience of CDM/Health and Safety issues in construction
Excellent working knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 and appropriate safety legislation in UK and Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrable previous experience in successfully delivering the Principal Designer and CDM Advisor roles on energy or industrial large sale of projects
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
Incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPs).
Full and clean drivers license. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration
Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) qualifications
Energy sector experience
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards TPBN1_UKTJ
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Client relationships are key to our continued success and as such Black & Veatch strongly promote active client engagement. We place an important focus on providing our clients and internal teams with market leading Health and Safety and CDM advice and services.
We are now hiring a
Senior CDM Consultant/Principal Designer
to support projects in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
The role is based in our
London (preferred) or Glasgow
city centre office, with travel to sites around the UK around 3 times per month. When not on site, you'll work 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.
Reporting into our Engineering and CDM Compliance Lead EMEA, youll work closely with our clients and internal teams to deliver projects in a safe and compliant manner. Black and Veatch set high standards for Health and Safety and are looking for individuals who can undertake the CDM Advisor/Principal Designer role with a professional, constructive, and collaborative approach.
This position requires in depth knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and specifically Principal Designers roles and responsibilities, as well as familiarisation with the Designers and Principal Contractors roles and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure CDM Principal Designers and Designers roles and responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations requirements.
Support Black and Veatch in fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 including where necessary carrying out the role of CDM-Advisor to support the client.
Support Black and Veatch in fulfilling PSDP role on the projects in Ireland when required
Liaise with CDM Principal Designers, Clients and Designers to share any information relevant to planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the design, construction and commissioning phases of the project.
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase. In doing so they must take account of relevant information (such as an existing health and safety file) that might affect design work carried out both before and after the construction phase has started
Help and advise the client in bringing together pre-construction information, and provide the information designers and contractors need to carry out their duties Minimum Qualifications
Several years experience in the construction industry with experience of CDM/Health and Safety issues in construction
Excellent working knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 and appropriate safety legislation in UK and Republic of Ireland.
Demonstrable previous experience in successfully delivering the Principal Designer and CDM Advisor roles on energy or industrial large sale of projects
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
Incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPs).
Full and clean drivers license. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration
Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) qualifications
Energy sector experience
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards TPBN1_UKTJ