Principal Designer

Overview

Provides CDM and Building Regulations advisory as Principal Designer across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• regulation review
• cdm review
• risk assessment
• principal designer
• client advisory
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Review and comment on the suitability of Building Regulations documentation e.g. competency, compliance with approved documents, HRB Gateways 1,2 and 3 submissions -Assist and advise the Client on the competency of those they appoint into the roles of Designer and Principal Contractor -Review and comment on the suitability of key CDM documentation e.g. PCI, design risk assessment, Construction Phase Plan, F10 and H&S File -Assist Clients in identifying relevant health & safety and pre-construction information and advising them of possible gaps -Support the maintenance of own workload and assisting with bidding and proposal writing for new opportunities -Facilitate and undertake Health & Safety by Design reviews incl. but not limited to HAZID, HAZCON & HAZOP -Attend and input into a variety of meetings incl. design team meetings and client meetings to offer advice on hazards / risk at pre-construction and construction stages -Carry out the internal roles of Project Safety Advisor and Principal Designer Advisor -Liaise with stakeholders on projects e.g. regulatory bodies, Client, Principal Designer, Designers, Principal Contractor, Contractors and the supply chain -Nationally deliver the duties of Principal Designer for a diverse client base -Provide advice to clients on CDM compliance for their projects including the development of CDM Strategy documents, Pre Construction Information Summary Documents and H&S Files -Advise and support Designers with the application of the CDM Principles of Prevention

Requirements

• nebosh
• cdm
• chartered
• health & safety
• client-facing
• training

What You Bring

-NEBOSH diploma/Degree/NVQ in health and safety -Experience of undertaking site H&S inspections and audits -Proactive with good organisational capability and effective time management -Excellent client-facing and communication skills -Good technical / report writing skills -Clear passion and understanding for effective health & safety managements together with design and construction risk management -Membership of an engineering related institution -Be able to draft Health & Safety arrangements, Pre-Construction Information and Health and Safety Files -Experience of working on large scale projects within the defence/water/energy/education/transportation and built environment sectors -Membership of the Institute for Occupational Health & Safety -Experience of undertaking roles in Client, Principal Contractor and Principal Designer organisations and working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities under CDM -Membership of the Association for Project Safety -Flexible with regards to travel and able to travel to sites / projects UK wide on occasion -Chartered or equivalent in a relevant engineering, construction, or project management discipline; or significant relevant experience -Experience of and skills in delivery of training and presentations -Excellent practical knowledge and experience of applying Health & Safety Legislation and Best Practice, as well as specifically the CDM Regulations and Building regulations 2023 (ENGLAND) -Extensive experience in the field of CDM / health and safety consultancy -NEBOSH National General and/or Construction Certificate -Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment -Extensive experience of delivering compliant building designs. We would expect the candidate to have detailed knowledge of at least one discipline within the approved building regulation documents (e.g. Approved Document A as a structural engineer)

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Benefits

-Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered. -candidates must be eligible for alternative uk immigration routes not requiring sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-offer conditional on obtaining the required security clearance.