Technical Director CDM & Safety in Design – Energy Networks

Mott MacDonald Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Employee ownership

Annual bonus schemes

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is seeking a Technical Director – CDM & Design Safety within its Energy Networks division. You will provide leadership on CDM compliance, safety in design, and risk management for major transmission and distribution programmes.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee HV/LV substations, grid connection schemes, and offshore/onshore interfaces, ensuring design safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering, construction or related technical discipline.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or higher Health and Safety qualification.
• Chartered, Incorporated or progressing toward professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Principal Designer and CDM advisor services on major transmission and distribution projects.
• Deliver CDM leadership and design risk management strategies across project lifecycles.
• Coordinate health and safety during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Facilitate HAZID and Design Safety workshops and reviews.
• Provide specialist CDM and Safety in Design advice across high‑voltage assets and grid connections.
• Mentor junior CDM professionals and support audits and governance.

Skills

Principal Designer

CDM leadership

Safety in Design

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Hazard identification

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Chartered/ Incorporated status

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is seeking a Technical Director – CDM & Design Safety within its Energy Networks division. You will provide leadership on CDM compliance, safety in design, and risk management for major transmission and distribution programmes.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will oversee HV/LV substations, grid connection schemes, and offshore/onshore interfaces, ensuring design safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.