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A respected, design-focused consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Designer / Senior CDM Consultant to join their growing health and safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional who enjoys leading on CDM compliance, shaping best practice, and supporting a diverse mix of projects across both public and private sectors. You will play a key role in driving safe design, influencing project teams, and providing expert guidance throughout all stages of the construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead on Principal Designer duties and CDM advisory services across multiple schemes simultaneously. Plan, coordinate, and oversee health and safety risk management from concept design through to completion. Identify construction hazards early and propose practical, prevention-led solutions. Engage collaboratively with clients, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure CDM considerations are fully integrated. Produce and maintain CDM documentation, reports, design risk registers, and project records. Review design proposals, carry out H&S design workshops, and provide clear, actionable advice. Communicate effectively with all duty holders to support smooth project delivery. Compile and manage project-specific health and safety files. Skills & Experience Required Degree (or equivalent experience) in a construction-related or occupational health and safety discipline. Strong practical understanding of CDM Regulations and experience delivering CDM services. A recognised construction professional qualification (eg MCIOB, MCIAT) or relevant experience in a design or technical role. A health and safety qualificat