The Construction Index Ltd
Assistant CDM Principal Designer
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Salary: £28,000 - £45,000 per annum + Flexible, Hybrid working, healthcare
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - East
Town/City: Ipswich, Suffolk
Posted: 16/07/2026
Reference: 1322513_1784207525
Job Title: Assistant CDM Principal Designer
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk (Hybrid)
Salary: £28,000 - £45,000
Employment Type: Any
Job Overview
An Assistant CDM Principal Designer role with a growing building safety team in Ipswich, Suffolk. Working across commercial, hotel and mixed-sector projects, you will support CDM Principal Designer duties while developing practical construction health and safety knowledge. The role suits someone with construction experience and health and safety knowledge seeking career progression within CDM and building safety.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support CDM Principal Designer duties
- Assist with design risk reviews
- Review project information and risks
- Attend stakeholder meetings
- Support reports and project documentation
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You will work closely with senior team members, contributing to compliance activities and developing technical CDM knowledge across varied project work.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 2+ years' construction experience
- Construction health and safety knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of design stages
- Proactive team-based approach
Applicants should be able to manage workload priorities, maintain attention to detail, and show an interest in developing a long-term CDM career.
Salary & Benefits
- £28,000 - £45,000 salary
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Funded professional development
- Private healthcare
- Pension and discretionary bonus
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits are also provided, alongside 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.
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