Principal Designer And CDM Advisor

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Designer and CDM Advisor in London to lead Health and Safety management in pre-construction phases, advising clients and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or design with experience in CDM 2015 regulations. Competitive salary of £50k-£60k plus benefits and career progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Principal Designer role under CDM 2015 regulations.
• Good understanding of design hazard elimination processes.
• Demonstrable experience on a wide range of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on responsibilities under CDM regulations.
• Compile and issue pre-construction information.
• Prepare and maintain the Health and Safety File.

Skills

CDM regulations

Health and Safety management

Collaboration

Site visits

Education

Degree in Built Environment

CMaPS or CMIOSH Accreditation

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

The company are offering £50k-£60k plus benefits. There is an opportunity for career progression including management of key clients and working closely with the Partner in Charge.