Principal Designer and CDM Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks a Principal Designer and CDM Advisor to manage health and safety during pre-construction phases. The role involves advising clients, preparing essential documentation, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations. Ideal candidates will have a construction background and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in CDM 2015 regulations and Principal Designer role.
• Demonstrable experience on a range of construction projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Construction

Health and Safety

CDM Regulations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Built Environment

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.

The role involves directly supporting 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.

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.

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.