Jobs in Portobello

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + package
Location: Scotland project coverage (hybrid working based from Glasgow or Edinburgh)

The Opportunity

Hays Health & Safety are working with a leading, globally recognised engineering and consultancy organisation to appoint a Health & Safety Consultant specialising in CDM to join its well-established team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their CDM career (circa 2-5 years' experience) who wants to develop into a fully rounded Principal Designer within a highly supportive and structured environment.

You'll be joining a team known for developing talent quickly, with clear progression routes, strong mentorship, and full support towards chartership and further professional qualifications. Many senior leaders within the team have progressed internally from similar entry-level roles, including the current regional leadership.

The Role

You'll support the delivery of CDM Advisory and Principal Designer (PD) services across a diverse portfolio of projects including property, industrial and education.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting delivery of CDM 2015 duties, including acting as PD where appropriate
Producing pre-construction information, health & safety files, and associated documentation
Ensuring designer compliance with CDM regulations
Reviewing contractor RAMS and H&S documentation
Engaging with clients, designers and project teams throughout project life cycles
Advising on procurement routes and consultant appointments
Supporting wider H&S service delivery across multidisciplinary projects
Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practice
Contributing to business development and regional growth of CDM services
About You

This role is ideal for someone looking to build on early CDM experience and progress quickly within a structured consultancy environment.

Technical Requirements:

Background in construction, design, or a related discipline
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)
Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
Understanding of wider construction H&S legislation (e.g. asbestos regulations)
Exposure to PD or CDM advisory work in a consultancy or contractor environment
What's on Offer

£45,000 - £50,000 salary (DOE)
Generous pension scheme
Private medical cover
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured career progression with clear promotion pathways
Full support towards chartership and further qualifications
Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
Opportunity to work across a diverse, high-profile project portfolio
Why This Role?

This isn't just another CDM role, it's a chance to join an organisation that genuinely invests in early-career professionals and provides a clear route into senior PD and leadership positions.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be mentored, developed, and fast-tracked, this is one of the strongest platforms in the market.

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