CDM Principal Designer

Our client, a successful architectural practice, with over 50 years of history and a number of offices across the UK are seeking a talented CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding office in Leicester. They have a determination to provide a first-class service, which has generated client relationships across both the private and public sectors.

Our client is currently going through planned expansion and under the direction of their ambitious and forward-thinking leadership, the studio consequently has an extremely busy pipeline of work. Our client has an extensive portfolio so the successful CDM Principal Designer will gain exposure to a variety of sectors such as Industrial, Transport, Healthcare, Office, Mixed Use + Retail, Residential, Education and Leisure. Our client's culture is supportive and flexible, with staff well-being at their core, which is evident in their generous compensation and benefits package offered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CDM Principal Designer with a client that is caring about employees and clients, maintaining long lasting relationships in both areas. They are an award-winning creative team, applying technical expertise and commercial realism to effectively resolve complex issues and produce well-designed, innovative, and deliverable buildings.

CDM Principal Designer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary (£40,000 - £45,000 DOE)
• Support with accreditations
• Hybrid working
• Profit related bonus
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• 34 days holiday pa (inc bank holidays)
• Progression opportunities
• Training, support and development - regularly scheduled reviews with your manager
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

CDM Principal Designer Job Overview

• Act as the Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
• Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through design risk management.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Preparation of Pre-Construction Information
• Ensure designers comply with their duties under CDM 2015
• Facilitate design risk review meetings and workshops
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor to support effective risk management.
• Ensure the Health and Safety File is prepared, reviewed, and handed over to the client upon project completion.
• Provide advice to clients on their duties under CDM regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.

CDM Principal Designer Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a CDM / Health & Safety / Design role within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent health & safety qualification).
• Strong understanding of construction design processes and risk mitigation principles.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.
• Excellent knowledge of construction health & safety legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience acting as Principal Designer on medium to large-scale projects.
• Experience in delivering CDM advisory services

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