CDM Principal Designer in Stafford, Staffordshire

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join its team, delivering CDM and health and safety services across the North West and Midlands, with occasional travel outside of the area.

You will plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase, identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks and ensuring designers fulfil their duties under CDM 2015.

You will manage your own portfolio of projects, acting as the key point of contact between clients, design teams, Principal Contractors and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the CDM Principal Designer role in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Advise clients on their duties and responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
• Identify, eliminate and manage foreseeable design and construction risks.
• Coordinate design risk reviews and work with designers to reduce risks so far as reasonably practicable.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and coordinate the preparation of Health and Safety Files.
• Monitor designers' compliance with their CDM duties.
• Provide CDM and health and safety advice to clients and project teams.
• Review Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and method statements as part of the wider CDM advisory service.
• Maintain accurate project records and produce clear technical documentation.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in a CDM Principal Designer or similar health and safety/design risk management role.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Good understanding of the design and construction process and the management of foreseeable risks.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise competing deadlines.
• A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence in liaising with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to produce clear, concise reports.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• Ideally hold, or be working towards, CMaPS accreditation.
• CMIOSH status would be advantageous.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a built environment discipline would be beneficial.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as MCABE, MCIOB, RIBA, MRICS, MAPM, MIStructE or MICE, would be advantageous.
• NEBOSH, fire safety or other relevant vocational qualifications would be beneficial.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.

Salary and Benefits

£55,000–£60,000 per annum, plus car allowance, pension, private medical insurance and additional benefits.