Senior or Principal, CDM and Safety Assurance Services - Belfast

We are seeking Senior and/or Principal Safety in Design Consultants to strengthen our project‑delivery capability. The role requires strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, experience of the Principal Designer role in the Building Safety Act 2022, and design and compliance experience within transportation, infrastructure, energy/utilities, mechanical and engineering, structures, or similar design‑led environments. A passion for improving design safety and proactively identifying, eliminating or mitigating risks throughout all stages of project development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and challenging design‑stage risk management information
• Working directly with designers to develop creative and effective hazard‑mitigation strategies
• Chasing and gathering required information to inform risk profiles, PCI, HSF or BSA compliance plans
• Sharing industry best practice and contributing to internal knowledge development
• Advising clients and stakeholders on their legal responsibilities under CDM
• Applying CDM principles to non‑standard, complex, or unique project scenarios
• Scoping project issues and developing robust methodologies to resolve them
• Delivering safety in design project strategies, plans, and project‑specific approaches
• Potentially supporting Building regs compliance under the building safety act as Principal Designer utilising our in‑house compliance processes
• Compiling compliance reports, registers and documentation in line with the requirements of CDM and BSA
• Being responsible for the delivery of your own project deliverables in line with commercial proposals for time and cost

Qualifications

• A proven track record as a Safety in Design or CDM professional, with hands‑on design experience and strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience of BSA 2022
• A genuine commitment to improving health and safety performance and compliance across construction projects
• Experience within transportation, utilities, engineering, operations, risk management, or related disciplines, ideally with a good understanding of design process and risk profiles
• A degree (or equivalent) in safety, engineering, construction, transportation, or a related field—or an equivalent technical qualification (BTEC, HNC/HND) supported by strong practical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the experience and confidence to speak in professional and client meetings
• A commitment to continued professional development, ideally supported by NEBOSH Construction certification and membership of APS, IIRSM and/or IOSH

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy allows up to two days from home per week and provides opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, additional leave purchase and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement.
• Investment in development and training, mentorship and chartership support.
• Inclusive culture and support for diversity, with employee resource groups promoting inclusion and belonging.
• Positive health and wellbeing programmes, including a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, and flexible benefits such as Gymflex for gym memberships and a comprehensive menopause support package.

We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.