A leading design consultancy with over 50 years of experience is currently seeking an Assistant Principal Designer to join their growing team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to become part of a highly regarded firm, contributing to a range of exciting, innovative, and sustainable projects while advancing their career in the construction and design industry.

As an Assistant Principal Designer, you will play a vital role in ensuring health, safety, and compliance across projects. You will work closely with a talented and diverse team of professionals to deliver projects that meet the highest standards of design, safety, and functionality. With a focus on providing comprehensive design consultancy and project management services, the firm offers a wide variety of projects across sectors, including residential, commercial, public sector, and industrial. This allows you to gain experience across a broad spectrum of work and develop a well-rounded skill set in design and management.

The firm prides itself on its commitment to sustainable, energy-efficient, and forward-thinking design. As a part of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of projects that prioritise environmental responsibility while maintaining a strong focus on design excellence. The company’s emphasis on innovation and sustainability means that you will be working on cutting-edge projects that challenge the status quo and help shape the future of the built environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the application of the CDM regulations and promoting a proactive health and safety culture across the project life cycle. You will work closely with project teams to identify and assess potential risks and ensure that designs meet safety standards and regulations. You will also provide guidance to design teams, contractors, and clients on health and safety matters, ensuring that best practices are followed at all stages of a project. This is a highly collaborative role, where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful and safe delivery of projects.

The firm is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff. As an Assistant Principal Designer, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including internal programs and external qualifications. This will allow you to continue expanding your expertise and advance in your career. The company fosters a positive work environment, with a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic setting where new ideas and solutions are always encouraged.

They are open to looking at candidates from different from different backgrounds for this role. They would be open to someone from backgrounds such as Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying and Construction Project Management who are keen to diversify their career into a different niche which can allow extensive growth or people who are already working in CDM roles.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Principal Designer with experience in CDM to join a highly respected firm with a diverse and exciting project portfolio. You will gain invaluable experience, develop your professional skills, and play an important role in ensuring the safety and success of each project. If you are looking to further your career in a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is one you won’t want to miss.