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 in Reading is seeking a Principal Designer/CDM Advisor. You will ensure compliance with CDM regulations while working on diverse projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and at least 3 years' experience in the role. The company offers a salary of £40k-£50k, alongside excellent benefits including pension and healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Principal Designer/CDM Advisor.
• Experience with design and construction drawings.
• Ability to carry out Design Risk Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
• Liaise with Designers to compile Design Risk Management schedule.
• Prepare and maintain Health and Safety files.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance audits.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to bids and proposals.

Skills

Understanding of CDM Regulations

Communication

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

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
• You will ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation.

Experience

• c3 years' experience acting as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.

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