Role: Head of CDM/ Principal Designer

Location: London/ South East (Projects across the region)

Salary: Up to £70,000 – £80,000  (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits package

Sector: Multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy

WRG is supporting an multi-disciplinary property & construction consultancy who operate across London/ South East. The business is looking to appoint a Head of CDM/ Principal Designer to their team to oversee the newly established department. Our client has developed an excellent reputation over the years and they have an excellent reputation within the property & construction space offering a range of professional services.

Our client oversees a portfolio of residential, commercial, leisure, education, heritage, industrial, leisure, hotel nd healthcare projects across London/ South East, offering a range of professional services (project management and building surveying). The role would suit an experienced senior level CDM/ PD professional from a consultancy background who is looking for the next step in their career and would like to join a dynamic business which is going through an exciting period of growth.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the new department and develop new and existing clients relationships.
• Offer a range of CDM/ PD services to clients.
• Ensure that pre-construction information is readily available for each project and is kept up to date.
• Oversee Design Risk Register and up date when required.
• Attend design and client team meetings and offer input into risk management and safety in design during pre construction phases.
• Preparation of health and safety files and construction phase plans where required.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure that RAMS are in place for each project.
• Overall responsibility for department P&L, forecasting, invoicing, tendering, recruitment etc.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Good understanding of BSA and the changes affecting the industry.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Apply:

• Competitive salary in the region of £70,000 – £80,000.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Remote working environment.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working environment.
• Excellent CPD – qualifications, workshops and seminars.
• Professional membership fees covered.

If you are interested in the role and would like to know more, please get in touch.
Mike@werecruitgroup.com | 07562 945 690