Senior Design Engineer
21 days ago
Birmingham
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer on a 6 Month Contract, based in the Midlands/Hybrid. Role Summary The Principal Designer will take responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM) during the pre-construction and construction phases of projects. The role will lead on integrating health and safety into the design process, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and provide a professional, billable service to clients. Key Responsibilities • Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring legal compliance across all relevant projects., • Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase., • Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through effective design risk management., • Coordinate with the Principal Contractor representative (internal) to review methods of work and ensure wider CDM compliance through the construction phase., • Ensure designers comply with their duties and co-operate with the project team., • Advise clients on their CDM duties and responsibilities., • Coordinate and communicate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to embed health and safety throughout design and delivery., • Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance., • Develop and maintain internal procedures, tools, and templates for CDM and safety compliance., • Provide training and guidance to design teams on safety-in-design best practice., • Act as a billable resource, ensuring services are charged appropriately to clients., • Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, compliance standards, and efficiency. Requirements • Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience., • Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent)., • In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated guidance., • Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM compliance role., • Strong understanding of design risk management and safety in construction., • Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams., • Skills & Competencies, • Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver billable services., • Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail., • Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time