Assistant CDM Principal Designer

Job Title
Assistant Principal Designer Job in Edinburgh

Location
Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary
35,000 - 45,000

Employment Type
Permanent

Job Overview
Assistant Principal Designer Job in Edinburgh for a candidate looking to develop a specialist career in CDM and Health & Safety within the construction sector. This role supports the delivery of Principal Designer duties across a range of UK construction projects while building experience in CDM 2015 compliance, risk management and project coordination. Suitable for someone with 2 to 3 years' experience in architecture, architectural technology or construction consultancy who wants to transition into a dedicated CDM and Health & Safety career. The position begins office-based for training before moving to hybrid working following probation.

Role & Responsibilities

Support Principal Designer duties across construction projects
Assist with CDM 2015 compliance throughout project stages
Coordinate with design teams on safe design principles
Prepare risk registers, reports and project documentation
Support collaboration between design, delivery and project teams

Skills & Experience Required

2 to 3 years construction or design industry experience
Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation
Architecture, architectural technology or construction background
Strong communication within multidisciplinary project teams
Interest in long-term CDM and Health & Safety career

Salary & Benefits

35,000 - 45,000 depending on experience
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension with 3% employer contribution
Hybrid working after successful probation
Structured CPD and CDM training support

Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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