Principal Designer – CDM
Immediate start
* Hybrid working
* Structured support and development opportunities
* Large organisation
Principal Designer – CDM Duties:
* Support the project teams with planning, managing, and monitoring the design work during the pre-construction and construction phases.
* Identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks to the health and safety of anyone affected by the design by setting out internal company standards, policies and CDM training
* Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between designers, contractors, and other CDM Principal Designers.
* Help with preparing and managing the pre-construction information by ensuring designers are providing all necessary pre-construction information
* Liaising with the Principal Contractor regarding health and safety risks
Auditing and Analysis:
* Carrying out Principal Designer audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
* Conducting trend analysis of audit findings and project outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
* Identifying and sharing lessons learned. Implement new guidance, policies or training where required.
Guidance and Policy Development:
* Assisting in the creation and maintenance of supporting CDM design guidance and policies.
* Contributing to the development of best practices for design safety within the telecoms sector.
* Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and industry standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
* Working closely with clients, other CDM Principal Designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
* Providing expert advice and guidance on design safety matters.
Principal Designer – CDM Requirements
* Understanding of health and safety/design/CDM
* In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS) is highly desirable.
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)