CDM Design Manager

CompanySpencer Ogden

LocationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/25/2026

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£54,400 (£27.90 per hour)

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Description

Principal Designer (CDM) / Engineering Project Manager

📍 Location: Birmingham or Glasgow, UK (Hybrid)

📅 Contract Duration: January 2026 – July 2026

🕒 Contract: Outside IR35

👥 Recruitment Company: Spencer Ogden

🏢 Business Group: UK Transmission & Distribution

Spencer Ogden is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for an experienced Principal Designer (CDM) to support major UK infrastructure projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, embedding health and safety into the design and delivery process.

This is a client-facing, billable role suited to professionals with a strong background in design risk management and multidisciplinary project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015
Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health & safety during the pre-construction phase
Identify, eliminate, or reduce foreseeable design risks

Chair HAZID reviews and ensure actions are implemented effectively

Coordinate with Principal Contractors to ensure CDM compliance through construction

Ensure designers meet their CDM duties and collaborate effectively

Advise clients on their legal duties and responsibilities under CDM

Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance

Develop and improve internal CDM procedures, tools, and templates

Provide guidance and training to design teams on safety-in-design best practice

Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across projects

Required Qualifications & Experience

Relevant degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience
Professional Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent)
In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Proven experience acting as a Principal Designer or in a similar CDM role
Strong understanding of design risk management
Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

Skills & Competencies

Excellent knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Commercial awareness and experience in delivering billable services
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Desirable

Chartered membership (IOSH, ICE, RICS, RIBA, or equivalent)
Experience delivering H&S training or mentoring
Background in client-facing consultancy environments