Principal Designer – Construction Projects

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Principal Designer to join our team based in Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and monitoring pre‑construction phase of relevant projects
• Provide Pre‑Contract advice; site visits; appraisals and assistance in the development of Employers Requirements, specification or procurement
• Assist in identifying, obtaining, collating and disseminating Pre‑Construction Information as defined in the CDM Regulations
• Liaise and cooperate with any other persons involved in projects
• Assist in the development of adequate and suitable management arrangements for the project/s including advising on mobilisation periods
• Establish and implement procedures for collation and storage of Health and Safety Information; a programme and procedure for reporting, management of changes and design co‑ordination in relation to health and safety matters
• Attend all relevant meetings as necessary
• Take steps to ensure that designers comply with their duties under the CDM Regulations
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor to prepare the Construction Phase Plan; agree scope, structure and format of the Health and Safety File at the outset of the Project with Client and contractor
• Prepare, amend and add to the Health and Safety File throughout the Project
• Manage aspects of design including any changes, in accordance with the CDM Regulations
• Review access and maintenance strategies to ensure that these comply with the CDM Regulations
• Advise on duties and obligations under the CDM Regulations during the Construction Phase and throughout the Project
• Quality manage a broad range of projects to achieve the best standards and value for the client
• Be responsible for the highest possible quality standards for every project
• Visit sites as directed by Project Manager / Employer’s Agent and Quantity Surveyor to ensure works are carried out in accordance with the drawings and specification
• Ensure building standards for health and safety and workmanship are being met and report these to relevant persons
• Help to manage / mentor junior staff
• Create a team environment in which everyone is committed to producing a quality outcome
• Gain the confidence of the client
• Liaise with other members of the team to ensure consistency of service delivery and identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service

Skills

• Flexible
• Proactive
• Confident
• Smart appearance
• Team working
• Good communication skillsAble to work unsupervised

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Principal Designer and be fully proficient with CDM 2015 regulations
• A sound understanding of the principles of risk reduction, design process and construction stages
• Health & Safety implementation and monitoring
• A strong track record in Construction Industry, demonstrating a progressive career path

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