Senior CDM Principal Designer - Liverpool\n\nOne of the North West's most forward-thinking and well-respected consultancies is searching for a Senior CDM Principal Designer to join their growing Liverpool office and take the lead on some of the best, biggest and most complex projects in the UK. This is a consultancy trusted by major developers, government bodies and blue-chip clients, delivering an exceptional amount of repeat work across every sector imaginable.\n\nTheir Liverpool team is involved in flagship schemes spanning commercial high-rise developments, innovative residential projects, sector-leading education facilities, advanced healthcare environments, large-scale retail redevelopments, technical refurbishments, new build programmes, logistics and warehouse hubs, MOD estates, government frameworks and major council-led regeneration. Few roles in the region offer this level of variety, scale and repeat business.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Senior CDM Principal Designer, you will influence key design decisions from the earliest stages, ensuring safe, innovative and buildable solutions across a multi-sector portfolio.

You will work closely with clients, designers and project teams to shape Liverpool's most ambitious developments.\n\nHybrid working gives you the flexibility to enjoy the balance of home and office life, while remaining closely connected to a technically strong and supportive regional team.\n\nKey Roles and Responsibilities\n\nLead CDM duties as the Senior CDM Principal Designer across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, retail, refurbishment, new build, warehouse, MOD, government and council projects.\n\nDrive proactive design risk management from concept through to completion, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and industry best practice.\n\nFacilitate and lead design risk workshops, guiding designers and project teams in identifying and mitigating design risk.\n\nBuild strong working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery and exceptional service.\n\nAct as a trusted technical authority on CDM, design risk and safe design principles.\n\nPrepare clear and accurate CDM documentation including PCI, Design Risk Registers and associated reports.\n\nSupport and mentor junior staff, encouraging professional growth and continuous improvement throughout the team.\n\nPlay a major role in driving new business, supporting tenders, presenting capability to new and existing clients, and helping secure repeat work and long-term partnerships.\n\nIdentify opportunities for additional services and project expansion to support business growth.\n\nRepresent the Liverpool office at industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities to help raise the consultancy's regional profile.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nA highly diverse portfolio with some of Liverpool and the North West's most prestigious projects\n\nSignificant repeat business from long-term, trusted clients\n\nA respected consultancy known for technical leadership, collaboration and innovation\n\nHybrid working, ongoing development and clear progression routes\n\nIf you are a motivated Senior CDM Principal Designer looking to join a consultancy with genuine influence, long-term opportunity and exceptional project variety, this role offers it all