Assistant CDM Principal Designer
- Salary: £28000 - £45000 per annum + Flexible, Hybrid working, healthcare
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - East
- Town/City: Ipswich, Suffolk
- Posted: 16/07/2026
- Reference: 1322513_1784207525
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Job Description
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
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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