Principal Designer CDM Advisor

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Principal Designer/CDM Advisor to deliver solutions for health and safety objectives in Reading. The successful candidate will manage CDM compliance, engage with clients, and lead workshops. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and ideally have CMaPS accreditation with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary of £40k-£50k along with benefits like a pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience acting as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings.
• Experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
• Manage the pre-construction phase including preparing and collating information.
• Liaise with stakeholders on projects regarding Health, Safety, and CDM matters.

Skills

Understanding of design and construction processes

Legal requirements of CDM Regulations

Client relationship development

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar

CMaPS or CMIOSH Accreditation (preferred)

Job description

Principal Designer/CDM Advisor required to join a multi‑disciplinary construction consultancy in Reading. You will work to provide solutions to meet clients' health and safety objectives, aims and aspirations.

You will have opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects in the commercial, education, hotel, leisure, residential, retail, science sectors and more. You will be able to work as an individual and as part of a wider team.

The role requires an in-depth understanding of design and construction processes. You will have a clear understanding of the legal requirements of the CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the project team to deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
• Making clients aware of their duties.
• Liaise with Designers to compile a Design Risk Management schedule.
• Managing the pre‑construction phase, including preparing and collating information.
• Leading CDM Workshops.
• Liaising with stakeholders on projects and keeping them updated in relation to Health, Safety and CDM matters.
• Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining Health and Safety files.
• Developing client relationships and building new ones.
• With support, contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals.
• Identifying regional business development opportunities generally and assisting with the growth of Client base.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification.
• Ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation.

Experience

• 3 years' experience acting as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.

Benefits

The company are offering £40k-£50k plus pension, life assurance, healthcare and more.