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Principal Designer / CDM Consultant Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen (flexible / hybrid working) Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + benefits Sector: Construction Consultancy - Property, Education, Industrial We are working on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy that is expanding their Project & Programme Services team. They are looking to appoint a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to support their growing portfolio of diverse and high-profile projects. This role will focus on the delivery of CDM 2015 Principal Designer duties, alongside wider construction health and safety responsibilities across sectors including education, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. You'll join a forward-thinking, supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged and flexible working is part of the culture. Key Responsibilities: Deliver CDM Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations. Provide Health & Safety consultancy services across the full project lifecycle. Produce and maintain pre-construction information, H&S files, and related documentation. Review and advise on design risk management and contractor compliance documentation. Interface with clients, designers, and contractors, offering guidance and leadership on compliance. Support business development and contribute to bids, proposals, and repeat work opportunities. Remain informed on relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practices. Qualifications & Experience: Professional background in design or construction with a relevant qualification. NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum). Membership of APS and/or IOSH preferred. Proven experience in a similar Principal Designer or CDM advisory role. Excellent working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and other related legislation. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with digital project tools. Attributes: Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset. Committed to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Why This Role? Join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across the UK. Be part of a supportive and professional environment that values your growth. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. Competitive salary between £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. Opportunity to work on meaningful and varied projects that positively impact communities. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

aizoOn, an independent technology innovation consulting company operating globally, is looking for a Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants. The successful candidate will join aizoOn’s Energy Division and work as a consultant within the technical office of a major international player in the renewables sector. They will report to the Head of PMO and a Senior Planning Manager. The projects involved include renewable energy plants — primarily solar PV, but also wind farms and electrical substations. The role covers both the pre-construction phase (tendering, permitting, surveys, FID, etc.) and the project execution phase. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for: • Performing advanced professional work on multiple projects simultaneously;, • Managing planning studies and developing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules to be regularly updated, both during pre-construction and construction, using the most appropriate planning methodology for each phase and according to Client requirements;, • Ensuring issuance of the project schedule during both the bidding and construction phases, with the most appropriate planning methodology;, • Preparing the overall project master schedule, integrating Contractors’ schedules, various disciplines, and Client activities to meet requirements and correctly monitor interfaces;, • Setting and monitoring performance baselines;, • Analyzing and monitoring the critical path throughout all project phases;, • Establishing and defining project control procedures and identifying the resources required to operate them;, • Performing progress measurement using Earned Value Management methodology, including performance analysis with standard KPIs;, • Preparing S-curves and manpower histograms;, • Developing recovery action plans in case of delays;, • Supporting and reviewing contractual planning documentation during supplier negotiation phases;, • Reviewing contractors’ planning documentation during construction (periodic reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, contractual schedules, baseline schedules, periodic updates, critical path);, • Monitoring contractors’ progress rates to ensure alignment with the project plan;, • Assisting with claim analysis, if required;, • Performing site inspections to gather data needed to verify construction compliance with approved plans;, • Reviewing and processing schedule changes;, • Preparing periodic reports and summaries for project management progress meetings;, • Providing professional scheduling support to Junior Schedulers, if required;, • Planning and conducting meetings with the project team and external Contractors/Suppliers to facilitate updates, control, and forecasting;, • Participating in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required by the Project Manager;, • Supporting all project functions (e.g., cost control) with planning and progress data when required;, • Supporting the preparation of internal procedures and schedule templates for the various project phases. REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Engineering, • 10+ years of experience as a planner, with at least 5+ years in the renewable energy sector, • Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Planisware, • Project management skills, • Fluent English; Spanish is considered a plus The job search refers to candidates of both genders

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