Senior CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Health and SafetyCDM and Principal Designer |
| Salary | £55k-£65k plus pension, healthcare and more. |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | asap |
| Job Ref | 2735 |
- Description
Senior CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor to join a multidisciplinary practice delivering integrated design and build services. You will plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate Health and Safety in pre-construction phases of projects; including identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks and ensuring designers carry out their duties.
You will have responsibility for managing your own projects - being the key interface between and liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors and others.Duties will include:
- Carrying out thorough reviews of site project information and construction drawings, and identification of design, construction and maintenance risks through Design Risk Reviews.
- Providing CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their Duties, developing bespoke policies, procedures and documentation.
- Attending and co-ordinating Design and Project Meetings as required throughout projects.
- Visiting project sites.
- Preparing, co-ordinating and distributing relevant Health and Safety Information to other design and project team members.
- Reviewing Construction Phase Plans.
- Reviewing RAMS.
- Overseeing preparation and production of Pre-Construction Information.
- Supporting and managing CDM Team members.
- Preparing and issuing Fee Proposals.
- Identifying regional business development opportunities generally and assisting with the growth of Client base.
- Experience
- Proven experience as a CDM Principal Designer and Client Advisor or similar role within a construction or design environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.
- In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations, health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work across multiple projects and disciplines in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications
- You will ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation.
- A degree or equivalent in a Built Environment subject and/or membership of other relevant professional bodies (MCABE, MCIOB, RIBA, MRICS, MAPM, MIStructE, MICE, CEng, etc would be beneficial but not essential.
- NEBOSH, Fire and other vocational related qualifications are beneficial.
The company offers hybrid working a salary of £55k-£65k depending on experience, along with pension, healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package.

