CDM Principal Designer Advisor

Hews Recruit; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced CDM Consultant to manage health & safety projects in Newcastle and surrounding areas. The role involves delivering Principal Designer duties and providing CDM Advisor services. Ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge of CDM regulations, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing projects. This position offers the chance to work on diverse and complex projects with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation is required.
• Educated to degree level in a construction related field is preferred.
• Membership of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPS / CMaPS) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Principal Designer duty and CDM Advisor role.
• Coordinate site inspections and health & safety compliance.
• Attend project and design meetings, escalating issues as needed.
• Lead in the delivery of bid submissions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Management skills

Team working skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Ability to influence clients

Education

Degree in a construction related field

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Are you a construction safety professional with a strong capability in CDM Principal Designer Advisor duties and want to work in a leading consutltancy on an agile basis, managing your own diary?

We are looking for an experienced CDM Consultant at any delivery level to help in some of the UK's most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding across a wide range of client sectors.

The CDM Consultant will be focused on service delivery in Newcastle and surrounding areas, having a significant contribution on client satisfaction by providing a motivated and committed approach to the provision of H&S/CDM/Principal Designer services.

So, if you are able to coordinate multiple aspects of programme delivery, build relationships with clients and have experience of successfully managing CDM projects. We provide a wide range of H&S services to our clients including the following:

• Principal Designer
• Principal Designer Advisor
• Independent Client Advisor
• Fire Safety Services
• Health and Safety Consultancy

The Role:

• Working as part of a team to deliver the Principal Designer duty and CDM Advisor role
• Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance
• Attend project, design and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan
• The role includes the capability to lead in the delivery of bid submissions.
• Development of new work and new clients, as well as maintenance of existing clients
• Ability to ensure projects are completed efficiently, to an agreed resource and commercial profile
• Advising clients on matters of Health & Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Develop the Health and Safety Service and assist in providing management financial reporting

Experience required:

• Excellent communication, management and team working skills are required
• A thorough knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation
• Educated to degree level in a construction related field with a preference for a design related degree
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical / professional qualification, with a minimum 1 year's post qualification experience
• Ideally have a membership of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPS / CMaPS), with CDM 2015
• Have a membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Ability to influence clients and contractors towards best industry practices
• Chair and coordinate design risk workshops / Produce and review risk registers