Join our collaborative North Health & Safety team, part of the wider Buildings & Places business, where we deliver an impressive and diverse range of projects. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career around your interests, with the support, guidance, and development needed to help you succeed and grow. When it comes to your life outside of work, we want you to get the most out of it. That’s why we offer flexible and remote working options to support your personal priorities. We also recognise the value of transferable skills and potential, and are committed to investing in your training, development, and long‑term progression. The role is primarily based on the delivery of CDM Services and the Principal Designer role, although experience of delivering additional associated Health & Safety Services could be an advantage. Based in either our Manchester or Liverpool Offices you will cover a range of sectors including retail, residential, commercial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public, and education sectors.
Responsibilities
- Providing Principal Designer / CDM services on both independent commissions and to complement our wider project delivery services.
- Production of pre‑construction information, H&S files and other associated CDM documents.
- Ensuring designer compliance.
- Reviewing contractors' documentation including tenders and construction phase plans.
- Interfacing with clients and design teams on a project basis.
- Conducting site H&S inspections/audits.
- Advising clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues.
- Pro‑active in business development of the services within the region.
- Keeping updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law.
- Client account management.
Qualifications
We require a Senior consultant with suitable and relevant experience, ideally from a design or construction background.
Technical Requirements
- Chartered/Professional Qualification in Design or Construction.
- NEBOSH qualified (minimum Construction Certificate).
- Preferable Member of APS / IOSH / CIOB / CABE / RIBA.
- Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of component parts of CDM 2015 and other Health & Safety legislation.
- Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- H+S Training capability will be an advantage.
Personal Skills
- Strong communication skills – experience of communicating with people at differing levels effectively through oral and written communication.
- Client‑facing skills – experience of working with clients at a strategic/operational level and managing the relationships effectively.
- Strong planning and organising skills – able to prioritise workload and deadlines and manage change effectively.
- Effective problem resolution skills – solution‑oriented with the ability to manage problems and complaints assertively.
- Teamwork skills – ability to work with others to achieve team and personal targets or objectives.
- Current driving license.
- Willingness to support projects across several sectors which may include some travelling and out of hours work.
Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.
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