Principal Designer and CDM Advisor

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Greater 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 to manage Health and Safety during pre-construction phases. Responsibilities include advising clients, preparing Health and Safety Files, and ensuring collaboration among project teams. Candidates should have a background in construction or design, along with experience in CDM regulations and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary of £50k-£60k with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in CDM 2015 regulations as Principal Designer.
• Construction or Design background across varied project types.
• Demonstrable experience managing own workload with required support.

Responsibilities

• Advise on client responsibilities under CDM regulations.
• Compile pre-construction information for designers and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain the Health and Safety File throughout the project.
• Promote collaboration among pre-construction phase parties.
• Attend and co-ordinate Design and Project Meetings.
• Visit project sites as required.

Skills

Advising clients on CDM regulations

Health and Safety File preparation

Effective collaboration and coordination

Design hazard elimination process

Education

Degree in Built Environment

CMaPS Accreditation

CMIOSH Accreditation

Job description

Overview

Principal Designer and CDM Advisor required to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate 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.

Salary and progression

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.