Senior CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor

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 will include:

• 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.