Principal Designer - CDM

Immediate start

• Hybrid working

• Structured support and development opportunities

• Large organisation

Principal Designer - CDM Duties:

• Support the project teams with planning, managing, and monitoring the design work during the pre-construction and construction phases.

• Identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks to the health and safety of anyone affected by the design by setting out internal company standards, policies and CDM training

• Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between designers, contractors, and other CDM Principal Designers.

• Help with preparing and managing the pre-construction information by ensuring designers are providing all necessary pre-construction information

• Liaising with the Principal Contractor regarding health and safety risks

Auditing and Analysis:

• Carrying out Principal Designer audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.

• Conducting trend analysis of audit findings and project outcomes to identify areas for improvement.

• Identifying and sharing lessons learned. Implement new guidance, policies or training where required.

Guidance and Policy Development:

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of supporting CDM design guidance and policies.

• Contributing to the development of best practices for design safety within the telecoms sector.

• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and industry standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Working closely with clients, other CDM Principal Designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

• Providing expert advice and guidance on design safety matters.

Principal Designer - CDM Requirements

• Understanding of health and safety/design/CDM

• In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS) is highly desirable.

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)