Principal Designer - CDM

Location: Risley

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)