Senior Principal Designer/CDM Advisor We are in search of a highly experienced Principal Designer/CDM Advisor to provide technical support and guidance to staff, to ensure that the business delivers high quality health & safety consultancy services using best practise where possible. As Principal Designer/CDM Advisor you will be required to identify and analyse risks and ensure the project delivery team mitigate the risk as far as is reasonable, and ensure any residual risks are managed where necessary. The role will require you to follow key deliverables to ensure the services is effective management and delivered, while ensuring all duties undertaken are inline with the current Management of Health & Safety at Work regulations, and other associated legislation. Key Responsibilities: Carry out the statutory duties and function of the Principal Designer and the non-statutory roles of Advisor to the Principal Designer and CDM Adviser to the Client as defined in the CDM 2015 regulations. Oversee and ensure an effective management system is in place in order to deliver all aspects of the projects/ consultancy. Support our clients and carry out site inspections of proposed development sites including report writing. Advise on the principals of prevention arising from proposed design or schemes at each RIBA stage and provide feedback to designers and clients on any issues which need to be managed on handover of the scheme. Provide support to Directors and liaise with our client’s legal advisers if required. Review/comment on designs in respect of health & safety and ensure relevant information is sourced/collated to produce/review a health & safety file and ensure compliance. Undertake the role, duties, and responsibilities to assist Clients, Principal Designers, Designers and Principal Contractors in understanding their statutory duties and ensuring the design process is compliant with CDM 2015 regulations at all RIBA stages. Undertake administrative tasks in accordance with the office procedures and duties placed on the role. Produce guidance notes and assist in the preparation of health and safety audits, risk assessments and method statements within the business activities, including third party clients, as and when required. Where necessary support/carry out health & safety site surveys/inspections and ensure appropriate inspection and/or monitoring reports are issued in accordance with current regulations. Be able to manage own projects and be involved in project finance management throughout the duration. Assist and support the Business Manager and business support team in answering of PQQ’s, commissions, fee bids, audits and corporate memberships/accreditations, marketing initiatives or seminars and workshops as requested. Assist and support, in the continual development and improvement of the CDM consultancy services, both internally and externally, to aid the growth and turnover year on year. Where appropriate assist in staff safety inductions and training. Maintain and update progress charts and fee forecast and associated IT and data filing system in accordance with the office procedures Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the technical team. Experience & Attributes: Professionally qualified at Technician, and/or working towards (ideally) Chartered level (or equivalent) and holder of appropriate health & safety related qualification(s) e.g. NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate level as a minimum Substantial experience of working in construction and PD/CDMA associated roles in line with the CDM regulations is essential Able to demonstrable experience and ability in relevant sectors across the construction industry Proven organisational and administrative business skills & MS Office skills. Ability to meet and exceed fee targets. Ability to build client relationships with positive outcomes and act as a true ambassador for the business. Be professional, confident, client facing communicator both verbally and written. Must be a positive team player but able to work independently. Committed to delivering high quality and reliable CDM services Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and holiday options Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure Learning and development opportunities Volunteering and charity support days Join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people. Apply now to take the next step in your career. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. HP REF-(Apply online only)