CDM Principal Designer
We are seeking a CDM Principal Designer to deliver CDM duties across a wide range of construction projects ranging from domestic to complex and high-profile. For this role you will have experience in delivering or assisting the CDM Principal Designer role to ensure that health and safety is embedded into the design process and that legal duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 are discharged effectively. You will also have experience in design or construction-related health and safety, delivering CDM Principal Designer duties, and the ability to influence clients, designers, and contractors.
Responsibilities
* Act as the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 on a range of projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and infrastructure.
* Co-ordinate design risk management across multidisciplinary teams to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks.
* Engage early with clients and design teams to influence project planning and promote best practice Health and safety from concept through to completion.
* Provide competent advice to clients on their duties under CDM Regulations and other relevant health and safety legislation.
* Review and collate pre-construction information and identify gaps or areas requiring action.
* Prepare and manage the Health and Safety File, ensuring completeness and usability.
* Participate in design risk review meetings and workshops.
* Contribute to business development, bid writing, and client relationship management.
* Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine CDM compliance.
Requirements
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
* Experience delivering or assisting CDM Principal Designer on small to medium projects.
* Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider construction health and safety legislation.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills.
* Proficient in preparing pre-construction information, design risk registers, and Health and Safety Files (CDM Documentation).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Effective time management and organisation.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams and Associated software.
* Confidence to challenge unsafe design choices and promote safer alternatives.
* Commitment to upholding safety standards and continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Experience in healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, science, or other complex building environments.
* Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE).
Equal Opportunity Statement
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you'd like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
Benefits
* Annual leave – healthy holiday allowance starting at 25 days pa, with options to buy, carry over or sell.
* Community spirit – three volunteering days each year.
* Mental health – Mental Health First Aiders and Unum's Help@hand app support.
* Financial benefits – life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
* Physical wellbeing – medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
* Flexible working – hybrid approach to suit you, your family and your team.
* Career development – pathway at Ridge focused on professional, personal or educational aspirations.
* Extra benefits – performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role and progression.
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