CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor

Bellrock Property and Facilities Management; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and facilities management firm is seeking a CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor to manage diverse projects across sectors such as healthcare and commercial offices. You'll utilize your expertise in CDM 2015, providing crucial advice and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The role demands strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations. This position offers flexible working arrangements between the office in Newcastle and remote work.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance and wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience providing CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor services.
• Excellent working knowledge of CDM 2015 and applicable legislation.
• A full and clean driver's license required for regular travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015.
• Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate pre-construction phases of projects.
• Provide clear, concise Health and Safety advice to project teams.

Skills

CDM 2015 regulations understanding

Project management

Health and Safety advice

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPs) or IOSH

Job description

CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems, but peace of mind. And we unlock that by being technology‑led, but people‑driven. So when you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. And we’re all about helping them to shine.

To work as CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor, providing relevant duties on a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors throughout the UK, including healthcare, commercial offices, education, retail, mixed‑use and residential schemes.

To help ensure a first‑class CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisory service is provided.

To contribute to the organisation’s vision and strategic objective to provide a fully integrated, high‑quality service to our clients in a friendly, professional manner and to reflect our passion for health, safety & wellbeing in construction.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how we deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way.

And as a CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor with Summers‑Inman, you’ll do it by

• You will be fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 including where necessary carrying out the role of CDM‑Advisor to support the client.
• You’ll have relevant knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and other relevant legislation, and you’ll be able to apply and implement those requirements at project level.
• You’ll be planning, managing, monitoring and coordinating pre‑construction phases of projects to identify, eliminate, or control significant and foreseeable risks relating to construction, maintenance, cleaning and using the building as a workplace.
• You’ll work with the client to gather preconstruction information, assess the adequacy, identify gaps and provide advice on how they might be filled and distribute to those that need it.
• You'll be managing multiple projects for key clients to the business.
• You’ll be attending client meetings and carrying out H&S site inspections and delivering high quality reports to the client within agreed deadlines.
• You’ll will be providing clear, concise, and practical Health and Safety advice, guidance and coaching to project teams throughout all stages of the project.
• You’ll be responsible for collating, preparing and issuing Health & Safety Files to the client.
• You’ll be responsible for exploring potential cross‑sell opportunities across the wider Bellrock teams.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor , you’ll need

• To have a minimum of 5 years experience of providing CDM Principal Designer / CDM Advisor services.
• To have excellent working knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015 and appropriate legislation.
• To hold a NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• To ideally be an incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPs) or IOSH.
• To have a full and clean driver’s license. A driving licence is essential. Regular travel across UK will be required.
• To be well motivated.
• To be a good communicator with interpersonal and organisational skills.

Your core qualities and attributes

• You’re a confident, clear, and articulate communicator with effective interpersonal skills with both clients, contractors, and colleagues in verbal and written format.
• You’re comfortable with working autonomously and managing your own workload effectively.
• You have a natural curiosity for problem solving.
• You relish the challenge of working with external stakeholders.
• You have a passion for developing yourself and others.
• You’re an effective decision maker and an excellent team player.
• You want ownership, accountability, and responsibility.
• You want to ‘make a difference’.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from Summers Inman - Newcastle Bevan House, Sir Bobby Robson Way, NE13 9BA and Home Based.

Whilst the role is based in Newcastle, office attendance will be required, homeworking is fully supported, and site meeting attendance will form a significant element of the role.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes : Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Helping you to shine

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

Ready to start shining?

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Summers‑Inman, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.

Apply today.