CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Exeter |
| Area | Devon, England |
| Sector | Health and SafetyCDM and Principal Designer |
| Salary | £50k-£60k plus benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | asap |
| Job Ref | 2783e |
- Description
CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant required by a professional services and engineering consultancy. They provide technical, advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services across the built and natural environment.
This is a project delivery-focused role providing expert CDM and H&S advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.
- Advise clients and project teams on health and safety compliance.
- Coordinate and manage design risk throughout the pre-construction phase.
- Review designs to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.
- Lead design risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
- Undertake site inspections and provide practical safety advice.
- Produce clear reports and risk management recommendations.
- Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Promote best practice in construction health and safety.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Structured training, mentoring and career development.
- Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects across the UK.
- Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package.
- Experience
- Proven experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM advice within construction or infrastructure environments.
- ISO 45001 auditing experience.
- Rail sector experience would be welcomed.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel mainly regionally with some wider travel.
- Strong IT, reporting and administrative skills.
- Qualifications
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
- IMaPS, TechIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards professional membership.
