Head of CDM & Principal Design

A national architecture practice is seeking an experienced Head of CDM and Principal Design to oversee and lead their CDM and Health & Safety team from their Manchester office.

With seven offices across the UK and a growing portfolio of high-profile projects, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading consultancy at an exciting time of expansion. As the Head of CDM and Principal Design, you will take a central role in ensuring compliance, overseeing a small team of CDM Advisors, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients.

The Head of CDM and Principal Design Role

In this leadership position, you will manage all aspects of CDM and Health & Safety, working closely with clients to ensure projects meet CDM 2015 regulations and health and safety standards. You'll provide expert guidance, support a team of CDM Principal Designers and Advisors, and handle client engagement on a range of complex projects. With additional responsibility for fee proposals and invoicing, this role requires a commercially savvy, strategic individual who can effectively oversee a growing team and contribute to business success.

Head of CDM and Principal Design Key Responsibilities

• Oversee CDM and Health & Safety management across projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of CDM Principal Designers and Advisors.
• Serve as the client's primary point of contact, providing expert CDM guidance on a wide variety of projects.
• Produce and manage fee proposals and control project invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and best practices across all projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive successful project delivery.
• Work collaboratively across seven offices to maintain consistent and high-quality CDM services.

Head of CDM and Principal Design

• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Construction Certificate as a minimum requirement.
• Extensive experience in CDM and health and safety roles, ideally with experience as a CDM Principal Designer.
• Proven experience managing small teams within a construction or consultancy environment.
• Strong client-facing skills, with a background in managing CDM projects and acting as the client contact.
• Ideally to have experience producing fee proposals and managing project invoicing.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

In Return?

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme based on project and team performance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Regular company social events.

If you are an experience Principal Designer or Head of CDM and Principal Design considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.

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Key Words:

CDM Manager / Principal Designer / Health and Safety / CDM 2015 / NEBOSH / Manchester / Construction Consultancy / Team Management / Fee Proposals / Client-Facing