Our client is a well-established organisation with a team of over 100 professionals, providing expert property management, development, and disposal services across Glasgow. They oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and delivering best practices in construction design and management. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Principal Designer to join their team, taking a lead role in CDM compliance and health & safety strategy across refurbishment, maintenance, and development projects.
Principal Designer - Salary & Benefits
* Award-winning contributory pension scheme (Strathclyde Pension Fund).
* 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days + 12.5 public holidays.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Ongoing CPD and professional development.
* Support with professional memberships and fees.
* Opportunity to influence health & safety best practices across a large commercial property portfolio.
Principal Designer - Job Overview
* Acting as Principal Designer across a range of commercial property projects, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
* Advising clients on their duties at each stage of the project lifecycle.
* Developing and implementing CDM compliance strategies at the project level.
* Reviewing procurement methods and design implications in relation to health & safety.
* Carrying out design risk reviews with project teams to identify and mitigate hazards.
* Undertaking due diligence and audits to ensure statutory compliance.
* Providing specialist professional advice and recommendations in relation to construction safety.
* Representing the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and professional engagements.
* Ensuring compliance with risk management, health & safety procedures, and statutory requirements.
Principal Designer - Job Requirements
* Member of APS or equivalent.
* Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and statutory health & safety requirements.
* Experience working across a diverse non-domestic property portfolio.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and client management abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management software.
* Full UK driving licence.
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