CDM Lead / Principle Designer - Energy & Infrastructure in Glasgow, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development funding (APS/

IOSH chartership)

Hybrid working Glasgow/London

Pension

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 CDM 2015 compliance across the full project lifecycle—design, construction, commissioning and handover—on energy and infrastructure projects.

You will grow our CDM advisory capability, lead a small team, and coordinate with clients and supply chain while enjoying hybrid working from Glasgow or London, with strong professional development support.

Qualifications

• Significant depth of experience within CDM compliance, construction health and safety, and design risk management.
• Ability to read and challenge design documents and provide guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record in leading health and safety initiatives on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK & Ireland CDM-related work from Glasgow or London.
• Advise project teams, designers and clients on CDM 2015 duties.
• Lead the Principal Designer role and coordinate health and safety during pre-construction.
• Prepare PCI packs and review Construction Phase Plans for suitability.
• Mentor and develop a small team of professionals.

Skills

CDM compliance

HAZID facilitation

Design risk management

Stakeholder influence

Health & safety leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Engineering degree

Job description

Job SummarySector: EnergyLocation: Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid working, 2 days per week from home)Contract: Permanent, Full-timeReports to: Engineering & Development Services Lead EMEAAbout Black & VeatchBlack & Veatch is a global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company, building critical human infrastructure in energy, water, telecommunications and government services.

Our energy teams deliver projects that power communities and support the transition to net zero, with safety at the heart of everything we design and build.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced CDM expert to lead all UK & Ireland CDM related work from our Glasgow or London office.

In this role you will ensure Black & Veatch, our clients and our supply chain meet their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 across the full project lifecycle – from early design and feasibility through construction, commissioning and handover – on projects including substations, overhead lines, grid connections, battery storage, solar, wind and thermal .You’ll have the opportunity to actively grow our CDM advisory capability through both hiring and the development and mentorship of engineers.What We Offer in returnCompetitive salary and benefits package.Full support and funding for professional development, including APS or IOSH chartership.Flexible and hybrid working from our Glasgow office where projects allow.Pension scheme, private medical cover and life assurance.Professional membership fees paid.The chance to work on major energy projects shaping the UK's future.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and subject matter expertise to our clients and internal stakeholdersDevelop and continuously improve our CDM proceduresLead, develop and grow a small team of professionalsAdvise project teams, clients and designers on their 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, HAZID workshops and designer risk assessments.Ensure designers eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks in construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning.Prepare, review and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) 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, including during supply chain selection.Carry out site visits, inspections and audits to check compliance and drive improvement.Prepare F10 notifications and ensure they are submitted to the HSE where required.Deliver CDM briefings, toolbox talks and training to engineering and project staff.Support incident investigations and share lessons learned across projects.Keep up to date with legislation, HSE guidance and best practiceBuild strong relationships with clients, contractors, designers and internal stakeholders. QualificationsWorking towards Certified Membership of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS) – strongly .Alternatively, working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).Some experience of supervising direct reportsNEBOSH Diploma or a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.Experience on high-voltage electrical, substation or renewable energy projects.Experience of the Principal Designer role on complex, multi-discipline projects.Knowledge of related regulations such as the Electricity at Work Regulations, COMAH or DSEAR.Minimum QualificationsSignificant depth of experience within CDM compliance, construction health and safety, and design risk management.Thorough working knowledge of CDM 2015 and related UK health and safety legislation.NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).Ability to read and challenge design documents.Strong communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and technical teams.Ability to supervise, develop and mentor staffExcellent report writing and organisational skills.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Scotland and the UK.CertificationsThorough working knowledge of CDM 2015 and related UK health and safety legislation. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).