Assistant CDM Principal Designer

Company: The Construction Index Ltd
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

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.

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

  • 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

  • Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
  • Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension with 3% employer contribution
  • Hybrid working after successful probation
  • Structured CPD and CDM training support

Additional Information

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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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we will do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they have successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms and conditions.

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Posted: March 17th, 2026