Principal Designer CDM Advisor

Principal Designer/CDM Advisor required to join a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy in Reading. You will work to provide solutions to meet clients’ health and safety objectives, aims and aspirations.

You will have opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects in the commercial, education, hotel, leisure, residential, retail, science sectors and more. You will be able to work as an individual and as part of a wider team.

The role requires an in-depth understanding of design and construction processes. You will have a clear understanding of the legal requirements of the CDM Regulations.

Duties include
Working closely with the project team to deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.

Making clients aware of their duties.

Liaise with Designers to compile a Design Risk Management schedule.

Managing the pre-construction phase, including preparing and collating information.

Leading CDM Workshops.

Liaising with stakeholders on projects and keeping them updated in relation to Health, Safety and CDM matters.

Carrying out site inspections and compliance audits.

Preparing, reviewing and maintaining Health and Safety files.

Developing client relationships and building new ones.

With support, contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals.
Identifying regional business development opportunities generally and assisting with the growth of Client base.

Qualifications

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification
You will ideally hold or be working towards CMaPS and possibly CMIOSH Accreditation.

Experience

c3 years’ experience acting as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.

Demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.

The company are offering £40k-£50k plus pension, life assurance, healthcare and more