Immediate start
Principal Designer - CDM Duties:
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Support the project teams with planning, managing, and monitoring the design work during the pre-construction and construction phases.
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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
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Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between designers, contractors, and other CDM Principal Designers.
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Help with preparing and managing the pre-construction information by ensuring designers are providing all necessary pre-construction information
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Liaising with the Principal Contractor regarding health and safety risks
Auditing and Analysis:
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Carrying out Principal Designer audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
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Conducting trend analysis of audit findings and project outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
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Identifying and sharing lessons learned. Implement new guidance, policies or training where required.
Guidance and Policy Development:
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Assisting in the creation and maintenance of supporting CDM design guidance and policies.
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Contributing to the development of best practices for design safety within the telecoms sector.
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Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and industry standards.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
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Working closely with clients, other CDM Principal Designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
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Providing expert advice and guidance on design safety matters.
Principal Designer - CDM Requirements
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Understanding of health and safety/design/CDM
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In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS) is highly desirable.
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
