Principal Designer

• Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring legal compliance across all relevant projects.
• Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase.
• Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through effective design risk management.
• Chair Hazid reviews and ensure appropriate actions are taken to manage and mitigate all risk identified
• Coordinate with the Principal Contractor representative (internal) to review methods of work and ensure wider CDM compliance through the construction phase.
• Ensure designers comply with their duties and co-operate with the project team.
• Advise clients on their CDM duties and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to embed health and safety throughout design and delivery.
• Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures, tools, and templates for CDM and safety compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to design teams on safety-in-design best practice.
• Act as a billable resource, ensuring services are charged appropriately to clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, compliance standards, and efficiency.
  

• Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated guidance.
• Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM compliance role.
• Strong understanding of design risk management and safety in construction.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.

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