CDM Principal Designer

CDM Principal Designer

A highly respected multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy is seeking a CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding Health & Safety team in Bristol.

The successful CDM Principal Designer will become part of an established team of specialists providing Principal Designer and construction Health & Safety services across a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from smaller refurbishment schemes through to complex, high-profile developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious CDM Principal Designer who wants greater exposure to technically interesting projects while being supported towards further professional development and progression.

The CDM Principal Designer Role

As the successful CDM Principal Designer, you will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams to ensure Health & Safety is properly considered and managed throughout the design process.

The role will include:

Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015

Planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase

Assisting clients with the preparation of Pre-Construction Information

Reviewing drawings and design information for foreseeable Health & Safety risks

Coordinating with Architects, Engineers and other Designers

Chairing and attending design risk meetings

Producing and maintaining design risk registers

Reviewing contractor documentation

Undertaking site inspections and Health & Safety audits

Preparing and reviewing Health & Safety Files

Supporting clients and designers in meeting their duties under CDM 2015

The Successful CDM Principal Designer

The successful CDM Principal Designer will ideally hold:

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

APS and/or IOSH membership

3+ years' experience within CDM / construction Health & Safety

Experience delivering Principal Designer duties

A relevant construction, design, surveying or Health & Safety qualification

Strong knowledge of CDM 2015

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence working directly with clients and design teams

Full UK driving licence

In Return?

£50,000 - £60,000

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Professional subscriptions paid

Structured CPD programme

Support towards CMaPS / CMIOSH

Excellent long-term progression opportunitiesIf you are a CDM Principal Designer looking to progress your career within an established consultancy in Bristol, please contact Bex Ellinger at Brandon James (phone number removed)

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