Principal Designer [CDM] (JPC-68)
4 days ago
Sevenoaks
Overview We are recruiting a Principal Designer to join a professional construction consultancy based between London and Sevenoaks to deliver dedicated Principal Designer services for its public- and private-sector clients. The role will lead pre-construction coordination, design-risk management and CDM 2015 compliance across residential projects including medium- to high-rise schemes and remediation works. Key Responsibilities • Identify, record and manage design-related health and safety risks., • Obtain, collate and maintain the Pre-Construction Information Pack., • Plan, coordinate and manage the pre-construction phase of projects., • Lead and facilitate Design Team Meetings and Risk Workshops with contractors, designers and clients., • Review and monitor designers’ compliance with CDM requirements., • Provide contractors with information required to manage health and safety during the construction phase., • Undertake interim health & safety inspections and review site records., • Review contractors’ Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans., • Update, review and deliver the Health & Safety File to the client., • Provide client-facing support and deliver training to clients and colleagues where required. Ideal Candidate Profile • Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience providing dedicated Principal Designer and CDM services., • Thorough knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015., • Proven on-site experience and strong understanding of health & safety in construction., • Experience implementing health & safety procedures and guidelines., • Membership of TechIOSH or APS (minimum)., • NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety preferred., • Professional qualification in a design, building surveying or building services discipline is desirable., • Strong leadership and design-team coordination skills., • Confident client-facing communicator, proactive and able to deliver training. Sectors / Client • Residential (including low, medium and high-rise)., • Public and private sectors, working directly with Housing Associations and Local Authorities., • Mixed-use developments, regeneration schemes and fire remedial works. Rewards & Benefits • Competitive salary., • Discretionary bonus incentive., • Pension contributions., • Private medical insurance., • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)., • 3–4 days off over Christmas (subject to director discretion)., • 1 day off for your birthday. Salary: £40,000