Job Description
Job Title: Principal Designer (Assistant)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Posted: 13/03/2026
Reference: 1325983_1773404312
Job Overview
Principal Designer (Assistant) Job in Glasgow for a construction or design professional looking to build a specialist career in CDM and Health & Safety. This role supports the delivery of Principal Designer duties across a varied portfolio of construction projects, working alongside experienced CDM professionals. The position is suited to candidates with around 2-3 years of experience within architecture, architectural technology, or construction who want to develop deeper knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and safe design principles. Projects span multiple sectors within the built environment. The role begins office‑based to support training and mentoring, before moving to hybrid working following probation.
Role & Responsibilities
* Support delivery of Principal Designer duties across construction projects
* Assist with CDM 2015 compliance across project design stages
* Prepare design risk registers and Health & Safety documentation
* Coordinate with architects, consultants and project teams
* Monitor design risk management throughout project lifecycle
Skills & Experience Required
* 2-3 years experience within architecture, construction or consultancy
* Knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK Health & Safety legislation
* Exposure to live construction or design‑stage project environments
* Strong coordination and communication across multidisciplinary teams
* Interest in developing a specialist CDM or safety career
Salary & Benefits
* Salary £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
* 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Hybrid working available after successful probation period
* Structured CPD with support for APS, IOSH or NEBOS
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
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. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.
Referral Scheme
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