CDM Principal Designer
AECOM · Birmingham, England ·
Overview As a CDM Principal Designer, you'll guide health, safety and wellbeing across major energy infrastructure projects in the UK. You'll work within the Environment & Energy SH&E Team to champion safer design practices, lead pre-construction activities, and ensure smooth design-to-construction transitions.
You'll collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to add value while reinforcing a strong safety culture. This role combines technical CDM leadership with a commitment to broader wellbeing and project excellence.
Pay / Benefits career development opportunities flexible hybrid working model technical practice networks AECOM University volunteering days comprehensive benefits and wellbeing programs Responsibilities Advocate health, safety and the environment as a Safety Champion and promote a mature safety culture Lead pre-construction activities, drive risk mitigation, improve communication, and manage design-to-construction transition including health and safety files Deliver excellence across tasks and deliverables and continuously improve methods and processes Provide CDM guidance to energy project staff and clients to ensure statutory duties are met Work collaboratively within the team to achieve shared goals and foster a cohesive working environment Implement management systems by ensuring adherence to procedures and process requirements Promote SH&E values (Safety for Life, Culture of Caring, Life Preserving Principles) to maintain a safe workplace Key requirements Design/engineering degree Experience in Overhead lines and HV projects Member of the Association of Project Safety NEBOSH National or General Certificate, or equivalent health and safety qualification Experience delivering the Principal Designer role on energy projects under CDM Collaboration and team working Proactive and solution-focused mindset Effective communication and stakeholder engagement CDM regulations and duties Principal Designer responsibilities Energy infrastructure project delivery