Location/s: Brighton, Glasgow, NEwcastle, York, Croydon; UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

About the business unit

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

Overview of the role

As a Principal Designer (Advisor) / CDM / Health & Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and advising clients in meeting their duties under CDM 2015 across the Energy Division of Mott MacDonald. Working on major frameworks and high-profile energy projects, you will help shape safe, effective design practices and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to world-class, multidisciplinary teams in the power generation and transmission sector.

Key responsibilities and duties include:





- Prepare and maintain project-level CDM and Building Safety Act (BSA) Compliance Strategies
- Support clients in identifying, obtaining, and managing pre-construction information
- Review existing information and highlight gaps or further requirements
- Review designers' hazard and risk information and support hazard register management
- Work closely with designers to identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks
- Collaborate with Project Managers to guide safe design through construction, operation, and maintenance stages
- Assist in preparing and completing the Health & Safety File

Candidate specification

Essential:

- HNC/HND or technical degree in engineering, energy, construction, or a related field
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Construction minimum; ideally NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 4–7, Health & Safety Degree, or ICE H&S; Registration)
- Chartered or working toward chartership (IET, CIOB, ICE, RICS, IOSH, CABE, RIBA, or equivalent)
- Proven experience advising on CDM Regulations within energy and infrastructure projects
- Strong level of technical competence · Experience in high-hazard or high-reliability environments
- Experience across the full project lifecycle including design, construction, and handover
- Proactive and well‐organised approach · Excellent communication and client-facing skills




- Strong collaborative and team‐working capability
- Ability to work within budget and time constraints
- Strong technical writing skills
- Experience supporting design teams on major projects

Desirable:

- Experience conducting HSE inspections and audits
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
- CSCS, Person, or similar competency cards
- Understanding of BS5975:2024 and temporary works design

If this opportunity resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

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📌 Principal CDM Advisor (Brighton)
🏢 Mott Macdonald
📍 Brighton