CDM Lead & Principal Designer for Energy Projects

Black & Veatch Corporation; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development funding (APS/

Hybrid working from Glasgow

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Professional membership fees paid

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced CDM expert to lead UK & Ireland CDM work from Glasgow or London. You will ensure duties under CDM 2015 are met across the full project lifecycle for energy projects, including substations, grid connections, battery storage and renewables.

You will also help grow our CDM advisory capability through mentoring engineers. The role offers hybrid working from Glasgow with strong development opportunities, competitive pay, and support for professional

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CDM compliance and health & safety design risk management.
• Strong ability to read and challenge design documents.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop and mentor staff.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and SME to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and continuously improve CDM procedures.
• Lead, develop and grow a small team of professionals.
• Advise project teams, clients and designers on duties under CDM 2015, including Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles.
• Carry out the Principal Designer role, coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
• Lead and facilitate design risk management, including design risk reviews and HAZID workshops.
• Ensure designers eliminate or control foreseeable risks in construction and operation.
• Prepare, review and manage Pre-Construction Information packs.
• Review Construction Phase Plans for suitability before work starts.
• Develop, compile and hand over the Health and Safety File.
• Assess duty holder competence and resourcing across the supply chain.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and audits to drive improvement.
• Prepare F10 notifications and submit to HSE where required.
• Deliver CDM briefings and training to staff.
• Support incident investigations and share lessons learned across projects.
• Keep up to date with legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, designers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

CDM compliance

Health & safety leadership

Design risk management

Stakeholder influence

Team supervision

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or related degree

CMaPS/CMIOSH candidate

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced CDM expert to lead UK & Ireland CDM work from Glasgow or London. You will ensure duties under CDM 2015 are met across the full project lifecycle for energy projects, including substations, grid connections, battery storage and renewables.

You will also help grow our CDM advisory capability through mentoring engineers. The role offers hybrid working from Glasgow with strong development opportunities, competitive pay, and support for professional