National Lead CDM Principal Designer - CK3440822

As the National Lead CDM Principal Designer, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing health and safety during the pre-construction phase of projects across the UK. Working within a consultancy environment, you will ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, champion best practices, and lead a collaborative approach to safety and risk management.

• Principal Contractor Liaison: Maintain proactive communication with the principal contractor, highlighting and addressing risks that need to be managed during the construction phase.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with designers to identify and eliminate foreseeable health and safety risks, and where elimination is not possible, take steps to mitigate or control risks.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Foster effective communication and cooperation among all stakeholders during the pre-construction phase, ensuring work is well-coordinated.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase, incorporating relevant information, such as existing health and safety files.
• Client Advisory: Support and advise clients in collating pre-construction information and ensure designers and contractors have the information needed to fulfil their roles.

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional in CDM (Construction Design and Management)? Do you thrive on leading teams and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety in design and construction projects? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

• Demonstrable experience as a Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety management in construction, including hazard identification and risk management.
• A track record in developing and leading a team
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, APS membership, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage and influence multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and cooperation.

£80-95k + benefits DOE

London or Manchester (Hybrid Working)

• Opportunity to lead and shape CDM practices on high-profile projects nationwide.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working options, with the choice to be based in London or Manchester.