Senior Principal Designer or CDM Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Designer or CDM Advisor in Glasgow. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, advising clients, and promoting innovation in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in CDM regulations, and a proactive attitude. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and invests in your career development. This opportunity offers a chance to work on prestigious projects while contributing to a safer construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CDM coordinator/principal designer under CDM 2015.
• Professional qualification in construction health and safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the responsibilities of the principal designer under CDM Regulations.
• Assist clients in fulfilling their duties under CDM Regulations.

Skills

CDM Regulations 2015

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Project Safety Membership

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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About The Role

Currie & Brown is a leading international consultancy in physical asset management and construction, advising clients worldwide across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our people, innovation, and global network.

Our team, from apprentices to senior management, contributes to our success and enjoys a collaborative environment.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

We are seeking a construction health and safety professional to serve as a principal designer/CDM2015 independent client advisor. The candidate will ensure project compliance with health and safety laws, share knowledge across projects, and promote innovation.

We welcome applicants working towards the role's requirements; our Glasgow office offers training and development for high-caliber candidates.

Your core duties will include:

• Ensuring compliance with the responsibilities of the principal designer under CDM Regulations 2015
• Assisting clients in fulfilling their duties under CDM Regulations 2015
• Documenting health and safety principles and decisions during feasibility studies
• Advising on project briefs and strategies
• Inspecting sites for hazards and restrictions
• Assisting in appointing designers and contractors
• Reviewing procurement methods' implications on CDM compliance
• Conducting design reviews and coordinating health and safety matters
• Ensuring safe methods for complex designs are established and documented
• Representing the company professionally in client interactions
• Generating new business as a principal designer

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

• Membership of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS/IMaPS)
• Experience as a CDM coordinator/principal designer under CDM 2015
• Professional qualification in construction health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH diploma or certificate) is advantageous
• Experience working with private and public sector projects
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Organized, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and commercially aware
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, respectful, and adaptable
• Self-motivated and well-organized
• Valid driving license

About You

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term commitments, inclusivity, and investing in our people’s futures. We support international careers, progression, and sector diversification, providing advice, support, and development opportunities.

We offer structured career paths, international mobility, and a focus on excellence, digital innovation, and prestigious projects. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Backed by our parent company, Dar Group, we operate independently with empowered decision-making and collaborate with top industry brands. Our benefits packages are tailored globally to reward our employees at all levels.