Principal Designer (CDM 2015)

Waterman Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterman Group is seeking a candidate to support the delivery of Principal Designer services under CDM 2015. The role focuses on technical coordination and administration of CDM documentation, supporting project teams and clients through preparation, review and management of key information.

You will manage a portfolio of smaller projects under supervision while contributing to larger projects. The role offers a clear pathway toward becoming a Principal Designer with ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of construction projects and design processes.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 requirements.
• Two years’ experience in construction, design, project management or health & safety role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Principal Designer (CDM) services across various projects and sectors.
• Support the National Service Lead and Principal Designer Delivery.
• Advise clients on CDM responsibilities.
• Monitor progress and ensure CDM deliverables meet procedures.
• Liaise with internal design teams, clients and external consultants.
• Manage a portfolio of smaller projects.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

CDM 2015 knowledge

Team collaboration

Project management

Construction industry understanding

Experience in health and safety roles

Education

Construction-related degree / HNC/HND

Job description

To support the delivery of Principal Designer services in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).The role will primarily focus on the technical coordination and administration of CDM documentation, supporting project teams and clients through the preparation, review and management of key project information. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of smaller projects under supervision whilst providing support on larger, more complex commissions.This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career in construction health and safety and Principal Designer services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Principal Designer (CDM) services across a variety of projects and sectors.
• Support the National Service Lead and Principal Designer Delivery.
• Assist in advising clients regarding their responsibilities under CDM.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key CDM deliverables are issued in accordance with our procedural requirements.
• Liaise with internal design teams, clients and external consultants.
• Manage your own portfolio of smaller projects.

Technical Administration

• Prepare and maintain Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
• Prepare F10 notifications and submit to the Health and Safety Executive where required.
• Maintain and update Design Risk Registers and collate Design Risk Assessments from the team.
• Coordinate design risk information received from project teams.
• Assist in compiling and reviewing Health and Safety Files.
• Maintain project records and document management systems.
• Produce meeting notes and action trackers where required.
• Prepare project documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of lower-risk and smaller projects.
• Monitor project deliverables and deadlines.
• Track and follow up actions from designers and consultants.
• Ensure project documentation remains accurate and up to date.
• Escalate significant issues or project risks to National Service Lead.
• Review design information for inclusion within Design Risk Registers.
• Coordinate risk information from the design team.
• Assist with design risk workshops and meetings.
• Ensure residual risks are captured and communicated appropriately.
• Respond to routine client enquiries.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams with CDM requirements.
• Assist in developing project-specific CDM documentation.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of construction projects and design processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015.
• 2 Years previous experience in construction, design, project management or health and safety related role.

Desirable

• Construction-related degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or working towards.
• Membership of IOSH, APS or willingness to work towards membership.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and client focused.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Ability to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Team player.An engineer wishing to change career direction would be considered as a great asset to the team.

This role provides a structured pathway towards becoming a Principal Designer and construction health and safety professional. The successful candidate will receive support in developing technical knowledge, project management skills and professional qualifications including APS, IOSH and NEBOSH accreditation.

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet so now is the time to join us.

We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

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