Principal Designer and CDM Consultant

Responsibilities

• The role is primarily based on the delivery of Principal Designer / CDM Services, although experience of delivering additional associated Health & Safety Services would be an advantage.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a number of roles, under CDM 2015, in all technical and contractual aspects of a professional practice. Based in our Leeds or Manchester Offices you will cover a range of sectors including but not limited to retail, housing, commercial property, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and education.
• Providing Principal Designer / CDM Services on both independent commissions and also 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 project basis.
• Conducting site H&S inspections/audits.
• Advise clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues.
• Pro-active in business development of the Services within the Region.
• Keep updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law.

Qualifications

• Possess or working toward a NEBOSH National / Construction Certificate.
• A member of APS, IOSH and/or CIOB or working toward an equivalent qualification.
• A relevant design or construction related qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the 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.
• 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, deadlines, financial requirements and manage change effectively.
• Effective problem resolution skills – solution orientated with the ability to manage problems and complaints assertively.
• Team working 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.

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