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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Designer / CDM Advisor to join our growing HSEQ team. We are looking for someone who is client focused, passionate about a service that excels and will add to our wide breadth of experience and working knowledge across a range of construction projects.
Our small but growing HSEQ team operates within our multi-disciplinary consultancy working for a range of clients, so adaptability and agility are key to the role.
Job Overview and Core Competencies
A suitable candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the following (not necessarily exhaustive):
- Complying with the responsibilities of the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (“CDM 2015”).
- Informing and assisting clients in discharging their duties at each stage of the process under CDM 2015.
- Visiting sites and carrying out an initial appraisal to establish existing hazards and site restrictions.
- Attendance at design team meetings, workshops, and project progress meetings.
- Setting up the design risk register and carrying out CDM design reviews / workshops with the design team to focus on the significant design, construction, and operation and mainteance risks.
- Assist designers to design out risk, and maintain design risk register.
- Preperation of RIBA Stage CDM / Principal Designer reports.
- Ensuring that designers have established safe methods for construction of unusual or complex designs and making this available as part of the pre-construction information.
- Advising and assisting clients in the appointment of designers and contractors
- Preparation and issue of the Pre Construction Information.
- Submission of the F10 Notification to the HSE and review of Construction Phase Plans prior to works starting on site.
- Carrying out site inspections during the construction phase to monitor compliance.
- Collating and delivering the Health and Safety File at completion of the project.
- Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships.
- Assisting with Business development and generating new principal designer work.
A suitable candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 3 – 4 years’ post-qualification experience in the property and construction industry performing the Principal Designer and/or CDM Client Advisor role under CDM 2015.
- Hold the NEBOSH Construction Certificate and be working towards the NCRQ / NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (if preferable).
- TechIOSH / NEBOSH or willing and able to work towards achieving the same or similar qualifications and accreditations;
- Ability to manage multiple projects (in excess of 20) with minimal supervision.
- A deep understanding of Health and Safety Legislation and CDM 2015.
- Ideally with design and consultancy experience as oppossed to just on site health and safety experience.
- Private practice experience preferred;
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the management and administration of activities pursuant to the CDM 2015 Regulations;
- Strong experience reporting in connection with design and/or construction contracts;
- Excellent oral, written and numeracy skills;
- Ability to self-manage as well as working as part of an integrated team;
- Accountable and responsible for professional conduct;
- Capable of supporting with the management of a small team and mentoring junior colleagues;
- Proficient in the use of IT including Microsoft software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Hold a valid, clean driver’s licence.
If you are enthusiastic with an aspiration to develop and work as part of a growing, successful and forward thinking business, you need to contact us at Silver.
Remuneration, rewards and benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and package commensurate with experience and professional achievements, in addition to benefitting from the following:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Group Surplus Bonus Scheme.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
- Private Health cover.
- Death in Service cover.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days paid Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Sickness Insurance scheme
- Generous Finder’s Fee policy.
- Relevant professional membership fees paid.
- Flexible working opportunities.
Remuneration, rewards and benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and providing employment and services which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.
We are committed to ensuring that no applicant, colleague or member of public receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, race, sex, gender, gender re- assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity/paternity needs or their marriage or civil partnership status.
