Health & Safety Consultant

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + package\nLocation: Scotland project coverage (hybrid working based from Glasgow or Edinburgh)\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nHays Health & Safety are working with a leading, globally recognised engineering and consultancy organisation to appoint a Health & Safety Consultant specialising in CDM to join its well-established team.\n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their CDM career (circa 2-5 years' experience) who wants to develop into a fully rounded Principal Designer within a highly supportive and structured environment.\n\nYou'll be joining a team known for developing talent quickly, with clear progression routes, strong mentorship, and full support towards chartership and further professional qualifications. Many senior leaders within the team have progressed internally from similar entry-level roles, including the current regional leadership.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou'll support the delivery of CDM Advisory and Principal Designer (PD) services across a diverse portfolio of projects including property, industrial and education.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nSupporting delivery of CDM 2015 duties, including acting as PD where appropriate\nProducing pre-construction information, health & safety files, and associated documentation\nEnsuring designer compliance with CDM regulations\nReviewing contractor RAMS and H&S documentation\nEngaging with clients, designers and project teams throughout project life cycles\nAdvising on procurement routes and consultant appointments\nSupporting wider H&S service delivery across multidisciplinary projects\nKeeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry best practice\nContributing to business development and regional growth of CDM services\nAbout You\n\nThis role is ideal for someone looking to build on early CDM experience and progress quickly within a structured consultancy environment.\n\nTechnical Requirements:\n\nBackground in construction, design, or a related discipline\nNEBOSH Certificate (minimum)\nWorking knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations\nUnderstanding of wider construction H&S legislation (e.g. asbestos regulations)\nExposure to PD or CDM advisory work in a consultancy or contractor environment\nWhat's on Offer\n\n£45,000 - £50,000 salary (DOE)\nGenerous pension scheme\nPrivate medical cover\nHybrid and flexible working arrangements\nStructured career progression with clear promotion pathways\nFull support towards chartership and further qualifications\nAccess to industry-leading training and development programmes\nOpportunity to work across a diverse, high-profile project portfolio\nWhy This Role?\n\nThis isn't just another CDM role, it's a chance to join an organisation that genuinely invests in early-career professionals and provides a clear route into senior PD and leadership positions.\n\nIf you're looking for a role where you'll be mentored, developed, and fast-tracked, this is one of the strongest platforms in the market.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.