Senior Principal Designer & Client CDM Advisor

hireful; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Principal Designer/CDM Advisor to lead health and safety consultancy services. In this pivotal role, you'll analyze risks, guide project delivery teams, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations. Your expertise will support clients through site inspections, report writing, and the development of health and safety audits. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality consultancy services while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior team members. If you're committed to excellence in health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified at Technician level or working towards Chartered status.
• Substantial experience in construction and PD/CDMA roles aligned with CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory duties of the Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Support clients and conduct site inspections of proposed development sites.
• Manage own projects and participate in project finance management.

Skills

Health & Safety Consultancy

Risk Analysis

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate

Technician Level or Chartered Status

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are in search of a highly experienced Principal Designer/CDM Advisor to provide technical support and guidance to staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health & safety consultancy services using best practices where possible.

As a Principal Designer/CDM Advisor, you will be required to identify and analyze risks, ensure the project delivery team mitigates these risks as far as is reasonable, and manage residual risks where necessary.

The role involves following key deliverables to ensure effective management and delivery of services.

Additionally, the role encompasses all other construction health & safety consultancy services and related duties in line with the current Management of Health & Safety at Work regulations and associated legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carry out statutory duties of the Principal Designer and non-statutory roles of Advisor to the Principal Designer and CDM Adviser to the Client as defined in the CDM 2015 regulations.
2. Oversee and ensure an effective management system is in place for project/consultancy delivery.
3. Support clients and conduct site inspections of proposed development sites, including report writing.
4. Advise on prevention principles arising from proposed designs or schemes at each RIBA stage and provide feedback to designers and clients on issues to be managed upon scheme handover.
5. Provide support to Directors and liaise with clients' legal advisers if required.
6. Review and comment on designs regarding health & safety; ensure relevant information is sourced and collated for health & safety files and compliance.
7. Assist Clients, Principal Designers, Designers, and Principal Contractors in understanding their statutory duties, ensuring design process compliance with CDM 2015 at all RIBA stages.
8. Perform administrative tasks in line with office procedures.
9. Produce guidance notes and assist in preparing health and safety audits, risk assessments, and method statements, including for third-party clients.
10. Support or carry out health & safety site surveys/inspections, ensuring appropriate reports are issued per regulations.
11. Manage own projects and participate in project finance management.
12. Assist Business Manager and support team with PQQs, bids, audits, memberships, marketing, seminars, and workshops.
13. Contribute to the development and improvement of CDM consultancy services internally and externally.
14. Support staff safety inductions and training where appropriate.
15. Maintain progress charts, fee forecasts, and data filing systems.
16. Provide guidance and support to junior technical team members.

Experience & Attributes:

• Qualified at Technician level or working towards Chartered status, with appropriate health & safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate).
• Substantial experience in construction and PD/CDMA roles aligned with CDM regulations.
• Demonstrable experience across relevant construction sectors.
• Organizational and administrative skills, with proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to meet and exceed fee targets.
• Strong client relationship skills and professional communication abilities.
• Positive team player capable of working independently.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, reliable CDM services.