The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the health & safety and CDM requirements throughout the design and pre-construction stages, ensuring projects are properly planned, coordinated and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.
* Coordinate and manage H&S requirements throughout the design process.
* Review design information, drawings and specifications to identify and mitigate risks.
* Coordinate with designers, consultants, contractors and the client.
* Undertake site surveys and inspections where required.
* Coordinate survey information and ensure it is incorporated into the design.
* Review and maintain the Pre-Construction Information (PCI).
* Prepare, review and maintain the Health & Safety File.
* Ensure design risk assessments and risk registers are maintained.
* Coordinate design meetings and H&S discussions.
* Liaise with the client and wider project team to ensure CDM compliance.
* Identify potential design and construction risks and provide practical mitigation measures.
* Ensure appropriate records and documentation are maintained throughout the project.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Proven experience working as a Principal Designer / CDM Advisor.
* Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and UK H&S legislation.
* Experience coordinating surveys, design information and project documentation.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of CDM/H&S responsibilities.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
* Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, APS or equivalent would be advantageous
