Senior CDM Principal Designer And Client Advisor

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor to manage Health and Safety in pre-construction phases. The successful candidate will coordinate with client and design teams, provide CDM advice, and ensure compliance with regulations. Competitive salary of £55k-£65k and a hybrid working model offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer or Client Advisor in construction.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in Design Risk Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health and Safety in pre-construction phases.
• Coordinate with Client and Design Teams throughout projects.
• Prepare and review Health and Safety Information.

Skills

CDM regulations understanding

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to work across multiple projects

Education

Degree in a Built Environment subject

CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation

Job description

Senior CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor to join a multidisciplinary practice delivering integrated design and build services. 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.

You will have responsibility for managing your own projects – being the key interface between and liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors and others.

Duties

• Carrying out thorough reviews of site project information and construction drawings, and identification of design, construction and maintenance risks through Design Risk Reviews.
• Providing CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their Duties, developing bespoke policies, procedures and documentation.
• Attending and co‑ordinating Design and Project Meetings as required throughout projects.
• Visiting project sites.
• Preparing, co‑ordinating and distributing relevant Health and Safety Information to other design and project team members.
• Reviewing Construction Phase Plans.
• Reviewing RAMS.
• Overseeing preparation and production of Pre‑Construction Information.
• Supporting and managing CDM Team members.
• Preparing and issuing Fee Proposals.
• Identifying regional business development opportunities generally and assisting with the growth of Client base.

Experience

• Proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor or similar role within a construction or design environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.
• In‑depth knowledge of CDM regulations, health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and disciplines in a collaborative environment.

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, Fire and other vocational related qualifications are beneficial.

The company offers hybrid working, a salary of 55k‑65k depending on experience, along with pension, healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package.