CDM Advisor/Principal Designer

Consultancy

London

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum + additional benefits

An independent multi-discipline practice in Central London is looking to add a CDM Advisor/Principal Designer to the team. The Health & Safety division has recently acquired new long-term schemes across London and surrounding home counties. This is led to a new opportunity arising.

The consultancy prides themselves on delivering accurate construction advice across the built environment. They manage an impressive client portfolio and work in several different sectors including commercial, residential, education and healthcare. Project values range from £100k – £2.5 million.

You the successful CDM Advisor/Principal Designer will support a Senior Consultant with multiple schemes. The opportunity is to collaborate with different teams and individuals within the building consultancy division. You will work on exclusive structures, be responsible for liaising with important stakeholders and deliver programmes from inception to completion.

The practice has a strong emphasis on progression they support and encourage all of their employees to be as knowledgeable in their specific areas of expertise. You will be offered a career development plan which lead to promotion. Any existing or new professional accreditations will be financed and updated regularly.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintenance risks.
• Assist designers to design out risk and maintain design risk register.
• Preparation of RIBA Stage CDM / Principal Designer reports.
• 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.
• Undertaking site H&S inspections and report writing.
• Assist with the writing of risk assessments and safe systems of work for clients.
• Assist with client annual memberships to recognized SSIP schemes.
• Help maintain internal compliance to health and safety requirements and embed a culture of safety.

CDM Advisor/Principal Designer

• Minimum of 18 month in a similar role.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable but not required).
• Membership to IOSH, APS, IIRSM or similar professional body.
• Excellent understanding of 2015 CDM Regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continued professional development
• Travel expenses covered.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working environment (2 -3 days in the office per week).
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent CPD – qualifications, workshops and seminars.
• Professional membership fees covered.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please feel free to get in touch with Ashley via 07562 945 691 or alternatively send your CV to ashley@werecruitgroup.com

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