Assistant CDM Principal Designer
Location
East Central London (Hybrid)
Salary
£28,000 - £45,000
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Overview
An opportunity for an Assistant CDM Principal Designer to join a growing building safety team in East Central London. Working across commercial, hotel and mixed-sector projects, you will support CDM Principal Designer duties while developing your construction health and safety knowledge. The role is suited to someone with construction experience and an interest in building safety who is seeking long-term career progression within a collaborative environment.
Role & Responsibilities
Support CDM Principal Designer duties on projects
Assist with design risk reviews
Contribute to compliance activities and reporting
Attend stakeholder meetings and provide safety input
Support project documentation and deliverables
You will work closely with senior team members, helping identify foreseeable risks and supporting compliance with construction health and safety requirements while developing technical expertise through project involvement.
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 2+ years' construction experience
Knowledge of construction health and safety principles
Understanding of construction processes and design stages
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Interest in a long-term CDM career
Applicants should be organised, proactive and able to manage workloads effectively while maintaining attention to detail within a team environment.
Salary & Benefits
£28,000 - £45,000 salary
Hybrid and flexible working
Funded professional development
Private healthcare
Pension and discretionary bonus
Additional benefits include enhanced maternity and paternity provision and clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team.
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
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £45000.00 per year