CDM Consultant

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Aldwych Consulting Ltd Full time

Principal Designer / CDM Consultant

Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen (flexible / hybrid working)

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + benefits

Sector: Construction Consultancy - Property, Education, Industrial

We are working on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy that is expanding their Project & Programme Services team. They are looking to appoint a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to support their growing portfolio of diverse and high-profile projects.

This role will focus on the delivery of CDM 2015 Principal Designer duties, alongside wider construction health and safety responsibilities across sectors including education, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged and flexible working is part of the culture.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver CDM Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations.

Provide Health & Safety consultancy services across the full project lifecycle.

Produce and maintain pre-construction information, H&S files, and related documentation.

Review and advise on design risk management and contractor compliance documentation.

Interface with clients, designers, and contractors, offering guidance and leadership on compliance.

Support business development and contribute to bids, proposals, and repeat work opportunities.

Remain informed on relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:
Professional background in design or construction with a relevant qualification.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum).

Membership of APS and/or IOSH preferred.

Proven experience in a similar Principal Designer or CDM advisory role.

Excellent working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and other related legislation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with digital project tools.

Attributes:
Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Collaborative and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.

Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing.

Why This Role?
Join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across the UK.

Be part of a supportive and professional environment that values your growth.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

Competitive salary between £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

Opportunity to work on meaningful and varied projects that positively impact communities.

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.



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