Assistant CDM Principal Designer

Job description

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

Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£45,000 Per Month

Published at

24-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English