Overview
We are recruiting a Principal Designer to join a professional construction consultancy based between London and Sevenoaks to deliver dedicated Principal Designer services for its public- and private-sector clients. The role will lead pre-construction coordination, design-risk management and CDM 2015 compliance across residential projects including medium- to high-rise schemes and remediation works.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, record and manage design-related health and safety risks.
* Obtain, collate and maintain the Pre-Construction Information Pack.
* Plan, coordinate and manage the pre-construction phase of projects.
* Lead and facilitate Design Team Meetings and Risk Workshops with contractors, designers and clients.
* Review and monitor designers’ compliance with CDM requirements.
* Provide contractors with information required to manage health and safety during the construction phase.
* Undertake interim health & safety inspections and review site records.
* Review contractors’ Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans.
* Update, review and deliver the Health & Safety File to the client.
* Provide client-facing support and deliver training to clients and colleagues where required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience providing dedicated Principal Designer and CDM services.
* Thorough knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
* Proven on-site experience and strong understanding of health & safety in construction.
* Experience implementing health & safety procedures and guidelines.
* Membership of TechIOSH or APS (minimum).
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety preferred.
* Professional qualification in a design, building surveying or building services discipline is desirable.
* Strong leadership and design-team coordination skills.
* Confident client-facing communicator, proactive and able to deliver training.
Sectors / Client
* Residential (including low, medium and high-rise).
* Public and private sectors, working directly with Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
* Mixed-use developments, regeneration schemes and fire remedial works.
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Discretionary bonus incentive.
* Pension contributions.
* Private medical insurance.
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* 3–4 days off over Christmas (subject to director discretion).
* 1 day off for your birthday.
Salary: £40,000