Altura Search
Associate CDM Principal Designer

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Associate CDM Principal Designer
Location: London
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
About the Company?
Our client is a leading independent construction and property consultancy with a long-established reputation across the built environment.
The business provides cost, project and infrastructure management services alongside specialist Principal Designer and CDM consultancy, working with a broad range of clients across the UK and internationally.
The Opportunity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join the established London team in a managerial capacity.
The role will combine hands on Principal Designer delivery with responsibility for managing and developing members of the CDM team, supporting the growth of the service and maintaining strong client relationships.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You will continue to lead on a portfolio of high-profile projects whilst taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the team, including workload planning, performance, mentoring and professional development.
This would suit an established Senior CDM Consultant, Principal Designer or Associate-level professional looking to take the next step into a genuine management position.
About You?
- Significant experience delivering Principal Designer and/or CDM consultancy services
- Strong knowledge of the CDM2015 and experience managing design risk across complex projects
- Proven experience working directly with clients and senior project stakeholders
- Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing other professionals
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent / Diploma preferable
- Membership of APS, IOSH or another relevant professional body
- Experience within a construction or property consultancy environment


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
In Return?
- £80,000 - £90,000
- 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working
- Private healthcare
- Annual wellbeing allowance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional qualification support and subscriptions
- Volunteering day
- Ride2Work scheme
- Regular social and wellbeing events
- Early finishes on the final Friday of each month and before bank holidays
If you're currently leading a CDM team / function and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to me on:
📞 07707149254
✉️ chris.austwick@alturasearch.com
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location