Principal Designer Representative; Energy

Job Description

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PD Representative to provide specialist advice and guidance on CDM compliance, risk management, and health and safety throughout the design and construction process.

• As PD Representative the objectives are to ensure the risk management processes are in line with CDM 2015 and contact deliverables / Design management plans / risk registered and survey information, communication and document control pathways are reviewed and CDM-A has an input at safety in design stage.
• The PD Representative works closely with the project team to ensure all aspects of the Principal Designer role are performed.
• Working closely with the Designers to assist them apply the Principles of Prevention to design out risks and hazards as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Assist the Client with the provision of the Pre-construction Information.
• Provide Pre-construction Information to all Designers and Contractors.
• Prepare the Health and Safety File.
• Pass the Health and Safety File to the Principal Contractor or Client as appropriate.
• The PD Rep will attend site to establish preconstruction conditions, site layout and collect or ascertain extent of previous H&S / O&M, site risk management information.
• Review and support at pre-construction phase to ensure transfer of risk information from design team, to enable CPP development. CPP Review for initial start-up and review of Risk Assessments.
• Safety Audits on a regular frequency to monitor progress and statutory compliance on site. Regular monthly reporting required.
• To implement a near miss reporting mechanism and accident reporting tracker or database along with client process.
• Will support continual improvement programme; promote wider lessons learnt sessions for Project Team, improve engagement to H&S awareness and commitment at all levels.

• NEBOSH Diploma or Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience acting as CDM Principal Designer on medium to large projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider construction health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors.
• 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.

• Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline or civil engineering.
• Experience with National Grid Transmission in the capacity of Principal Design Representative, or in a comparable role within a similar sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE).

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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Work-life balance:
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
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