CDM Principal Designer

Ridge and Partners LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in the UK seeks a Principal Designer to manage and deliver health and safety across various construction projects. You will ensure compliance with legal requirements and promote effective communication among project stakeholders. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a construction-related subject and have substantial health and safety experience. This full-time position offers a chance to work within a dynamic consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Membership of APS or IOSH is preferred.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in construction.
• Thorough knowledge of CDM2015 and associated codes.

Responsibilities

• Make clients aware of their duties regarding health and safety.
• Liaise with Designers for Design Risk Management.
• Carry out health and safety specific design reviews.

Skills

Health and Safety Professional

Good communication skills

Effective self-management

Understanding of common construction techniques

Education

Degree in a construction related subject

Job description

Overview

What’s the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Principal Designer to join our team based in Theale, Reading to support the growth of the business in the area. You will contribute to, and be responsible for the delivery of our services on a range of projects across a variety sectors including housing, education and commercial projects. The role will offer you the ability to manage multiple projects, gain an understanding of key hazards typical to building and construction projects and be able to work as an individual and as part of a wider team. You must be able to work with both internal and external project stakeholders to ensure Health and Safety issues are properly addressed and managed during the project lifecycle. The role requires an in-depth understanding of design and construction processes and the ability to communicate effectively. You will have a clear understanding of the legal requirements of the CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make clients aware of their duties
• Where Ridge is appointed Principal Designer, you will be the point of contact to ensure the duties are fulfilled in accordance with statutory regulatory requirements, approved code of practice and industry advice
• Liaise with Designers to compile a Design Risk Management schedule
• Collate pre-construction information and identify how any information gaps will be resolved
• Carry out H&S specific design reviews throughout the design and construction phases of a project
• Promote and manage clear communication between project duty holders with respect to coordination of outputs and management of health and safety issues at all project stages
• Prepare and issue the project specific Health and Safety file on completion
• Support Ridge designers and project managers with specialist CDM advice

Qualifications and Experience

• Health and Safety Professional (e.g. Registered Membership of APS or IOSH)
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a construction related subject with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• A thorough knowledge of CDM2015 and associated codes of practice (L144) and general industry guidance
• Experience in Design Risk Management
• Experience in construction projects
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Previous experience in delivering on multi-discipline projects
• Knowledge of other construction related health and safety regulations
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Understanding of common construction techniques
• Effective self-management and time management

Key Interfaces

• Construction clients
• Architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers
• Contractors - site management, construction managers, project managers, design managers
• Health and Safety Executive employees
• Health and safety managers

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Construction

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