CDM Principal Designer Lead

Laing O'Rourke • TRAFFIC • Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom • 10h ago

We're Hiring: CDM Principal Designer Lead
Manchester-Based MoJ Prisons Portfolio Senior Design Leadership

Do you believe great design starts with safety?
Are you passionate about embedding health and wellbeing into every decision made during the design process?
Ready to lead on some of the UK's most secure and complex infrastructure programmes?

Then this could be the opportunity for you.

Why this role matters:
At Laing O'Rourke, we're proud to be delivering a significant pipeline of prison projects as part of our strategic partnership with the Ministry of Justice. As CDM Principal Designer Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that safety is embedded from day one - across design, delivery and beyond.

What you'll do:
Lead the deployment of CDM Principal Designer strategies across our MoJ Prisons portfolio
Operate as the Designated Individual in line with HSE CDM 2015 regulations
Collaborate closely with Design Management, Engineered Safety, and Technical Delivery teams
Build internal and external capability to support safety in design across all project phases
Engage with design partners and supply chain to drive innovation and compliance

What we're looking for:
Based in or able to commute to our Manchester office
Chartered Architect or Engineer with significant CDM Principal Designer experience
10+ years in design management on complex infrastructure projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Accredited in PD training (e.g., CITB, CIOB, ICE) and IOSH certified

What's in it for you?
️ Be at the heart of a critical national programme of works with the Ministry of Justice
Play a leadership role in embedding safety across high-impact projects
Join a technical function committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Enjoy a Manchester base with flexible site engagement across the portfolio

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse society we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Apply now and help shape safer spaces that serve communities for generations to come.

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