Senior CDM Principal Designer

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

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior CDM Principal Designer to oversee Health and Safety for various construction projects. You will ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and manage risks throughout all phases of construction. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, relevant degree, and experience in large projects. The role offers a salary of £50k-£60k and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Healthy holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and safety within design or construction.
• Extensive experience as CDM Principal Designer on medium to large projects.
• Solid knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health and Safety in pre-construction phases of projects.
• Act as the Principal Designer per CDM 2015.
• Conduct reviews of site project information and construction drawings.
• Provide CDM advice to Client Teams.
• Attend project meetings and visit project sites.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Construction Knowledge

Project Coordination

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior CDM Principal Designer required to join a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy. You will be responsible for overseeing and delivering CDM duties across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, ranging from domestic to complex and high-profile. Sectors include commercial, education, healthcare, infrastructure and residential.

Responsibilities

• You will 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.
• Act as the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015.
• Carry out thorough reviews of site project information and construction drawings and identification of design, construction and maintenance risks through Design Risk Reviews.
• Provide CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their Duties, developing bespoke policies, procedures and documentation.
• Attend and co-ordinate Design and Project Meetings as required throughout projects.
• Visit project sites.
• Prepare, co-ordinate and distribute relevant Health and Safety information to other design and project team members.
• Review Construction Phase Plans.
• Oversee preparation and production of Pre-Construction Information.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE).

Experience

• Strong background in design or construction-related health and safety.
• Extensive experience acting as CDM Principal Designer on medium to large projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider construction health and safety legislation.

Benefits

The company are offering £50k-£60k plus an excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance and a healthy holiday allowance