Health & Safety Advisor/CDM Advisor/Principal Designer

Property & Construction

Ashford, Kent

£45,000 – £55,000 per annum

A leading consultancy in Kent is looking to grow their team with the addition of a Health & Safety/CDM professional. We are looking for a knowledgeable and competent individual who comes from a design and consultancy background.

My client boast a wealth of experience providing innovative Health and Safety services within the construction industry. Their range of health and safety services help meet the needs of their ever-increasing client base, from principal designer services and CDM support services.

The opportunity is to support the Safety Directors and work a part of the UK wide team. You will work across an impressive client portfolio undertaking a wide range of schemes including new build, refurbishment, high end residential, local government and both tier 1 & 2 contractors. The teams key focus include area commercial, education, health, residential and MOD.

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.
• Collating and delivering the Health and Safety File at completion of the project.
• 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.

Health & Safety Advisor/CDM Advisor/Principal Designer

• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ post-qualification experience in the construction industry, performing the Principal Designer and/or CDM Client Advisor role under CDM 2015
• NEBOSH General & Construction Certification
• Technical member (or higher) IOSH
• An excellent understanding of of Health & Safety and CDM 2015
• Ideally come from design and consultancy background
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the management and administration of activities pursuant to the CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Excellent oral, written and numeracy skills
• Proficient in the use of IT including Microsoft software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driver’s license

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career progression
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Professional membership fees paid
• Plus additional benefits

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