CDM/Principal Designer
Consultancy
Kent
£40,000 - £65,000 per annum
 
Want to join a Global Consultancy? I have proudly patterned with a Global Consultancy we are looking for a H&S CDM/Principal Designer to join the Kent based offices.
 
You the successful CDM/Principal Designer will ideally come from a consultancy background. The work is diverse, you will lead new build schemes, refurbishment, high rise residential, local government and both tier 1 and 2 contractors. The teams core focus is commercial, education, healthcare, residential and MOD.
 
The opportunity is to directly work with the Head of Health & Safety providing a comprehensive range of CDM and Principal Design services.
 
The Health and Safety division plays an integral role in the practice's success. The close-knit friendly team, work in collaboration with the other departments providing H&S advice. This role is a great opportunity for an ambitious H&S professional who is looking for a structured career growth.
 
Responsibilities

Complying with the responsibilities of the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
Informing and assisting clients in discharging their duties at each stage of the process under CDM 2015.
Visiting sites and carrying out an initial appraisal to establish existing hazards and site restrictions.
Attendance at design team meetings, workshops, and project progress meetings.
Setting up the design risk register and carrying out CDM design reviews / workshops.
Assist designers to design out risk and maintain design risk register.
Preparation of RIBA Stage CDM / Principal Designer reports.
Advising and assisting clients in the appointment of designers and contractors
Preparation and issue of the Pre Construction Information.
Submission of the F10 Notification to the HSE and review of Construction Phase Plans prior to works starting on site.
Carrying out site inspections during the construction phase to monitor compliance.
Undertaking site H&S inspections and report writing.
Assist with the writing of risk assessments and safe systems of work for clients. 
CDM/Principal Designer

Construction related degree (desirable)
2/3 years in consultancy similar role CDM/Principal Designer
NEBOSH in Construction
Membership to IOSH, APS, IIRSM or similar professional body
Strong technical knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work individually and collaboratively
Full UK driver's licence 
In return

Competitive salary
Car allowance
Travel expenses paid
Continue
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Discounted gym membership
Professional membership fees paid
Plus additional benefits 
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