Job Title Assistant Principal Designer Job in Edinburgh

Location Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary £35,000 - £45,000

Employment Type Permanent

Job Overview Assistant Principal Designer Job in Edinburgh for a candidate looking to develop a specialist career in CDM and Health & Safety within the construction sector. This role supports the delivery of Principal Designer duties across a range of UK construction projects while building experience in CDM 2015 compliance, risk management and project coordination. Suitable for someone with 2 to 3 years' experience in architecture, architectural technology or construction consultancy who wants to transition into a dedicated CDM and Health & Safety career. The position begins office-based for training before moving to hybrid working following probation.

Role & Responsibilities

* Support Principal Designer duties across construction projects * Assist with CDM 2015 compliance throughout project stages * Coordinate with design teams on safe design principles * Prepare risk registers, reports and project documentation * Support collaboration between design, delivery and project teams

Skills & Experience Required

* 2 to 3 years construction or design industry experience * Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation * Architecture, architectural technology or construction background * Strong communication within multidisciplinary project teams * Interest in long-term CDM and Health & Safety career

Salary & Benefits

* £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience * 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Pension with 3% employer contribution * Hybrid working after successful probation * Structured CPD and CDM training support

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