CDM Designer

Belcan; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel allowance

6% pension matching

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Job summary

Belcan seeks a CDM Designer in Motherwell, Scotland. This permanent, hybrid role supports Principal Designer duties across regulated sectors and coordinates with design teams, contractors and clients to embed health and safety through the project lifecycle.

You will contribute to CDM risk management, maintain CDM registers, and help prepare safety documentation while engaging stakeholders and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015. Hybrid working two days per week is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Identify, eliminate and manage foreseeable design and construction risks.
• Facilitate CDM and design risk review workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain CDM Risk Registers.
• Compile and coordinate Pre-Construction Information during design phase.
• Assist in preparing Health & Safety Files and CDM documentation.

Skills

CDM Regulations

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Design risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

CDM Designer

Motherwell, Scotland | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a CDM Designer to join a growing multi-disciplinary engineering and project delivery team supporting complex projects across highly regulated sectors including Defence, Power, Custodial, and the wider public sector. This is a permanent opportunity based in Motherwell, with hybrid working available and a requirement to attend the office two days per week.

As a CDM Designer, you will support the delivery of Principal Designer duties across a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with design teams, contractors and clients to ensure health and safety considerations are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career within CDM and design risk management while working on high-profile engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Assist with the identification, elimination and management of foreseeable design and construction risks.
• Facilitate CDM and design risk review workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain CDM Risk Registers.
• Compile and coordinate Pre-Construction Information throughout the design phase.
• Support the preparation of Health & Safety Files and associated CDM documentation.
• Act as a key liaison between clients, designers and contractors.
• Promote CDM best practice and support the delivery of internal training initiatives.

About You

• Experience within a consultancy, engineering, construction or project delivery environment.
• A degree or higher qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• A sound understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professional membership or a desire to work towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Company car or travel allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• Employee discount scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Please Note

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan