Job Description:

Principal Designer and CDM Advisor required to join a multi disciplinary construction consultancy to plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate Health and Safety in pre-construction phases of projects; including identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks and ensuring designers carry out their duties.

As Principal Designer and CDM Advisor, you will support the CDM Manager in delivering CDM consultancy services to a diverse client base, including acting as Principal Designer and conducting health and safety site inspections.

Principal Designer and CDM Advisor duties include:

• Advising the client on their responsibilities under the CDM regulations.

• Compiling and issuing pre-construction information to designers and contractors.

• Preparing the Health and Safety File and maintaining it with regular updates throughout the project lifecycle.

• Promoting effective collaboration and coordination among all parties involved in the pre-construction phase.

• Attending and co-ordinating Design and Project Meetings as required throughout projects.

• Visiting project sites.

Experience:

Construction or Design background and proven experience in CDM 2015 regulations and the Principal Designer role, across projects of varying value and complexity.

A good understanding of the design hazard elimination process.

Demonstrable experience working on a wide range of projects, from demolition through to large-scale construction.

You will have sufficient experience to enable you to manage, with support, your own workload and project deliverables.

Qualifications: 

You will ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation. 

A degree or equivalent in a Built Environment subject and/or membership of other relevant professional bodies (MCABE, MCIOB, RIBA, MRICS, MAPM, MIStructE, MICE, CEng, etc would be beneficial but not essential.

NEBOSH  and other vocational related qualifications are beneficial.

This Principal Designer and CDM Advisor role has a salary £50k-£60k plus benefits. There is an opportunity for career progression including management of key clients and working closely with the Partner in Charge.