CDM Principal Designer

A bit about us

Project Four Safety are experts in providing Construction Health & Safety, BSA and CDM services across the UK. We use our combined experience in delivering project support, providing expert advice and guidance to ensure our clients have peace of mind.

As a Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for 2024, we are proud of our people focussed, inclusive, empathetic culture and commitment to ensuring we are a great company to work for. We recognise that every person is unique and as such endeavour to create a culture where every person feels able to be themselves. Whether it be providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs or simply ensuring everyone has support when they need it most, we strive to make everyone feel welcome, heard, and valued.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced CDM Principal Designer to join our team, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing health and safety risks throughout the design phase of construction projects, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Coordination:Lead and coordinate the design process, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

• Risk Management:Identify, assess, and manage health and safety risks throughout the design stages, providing solutions to mitigate these risks.

• Client Liaison:Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that health and safety considerations are integrated into project delivery.

• Consultation and Collaboration:Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design team members to create safe and effective designs.

• Documentation:Prepare and maintain accurate records, including pre-construction information, design risk assessments, and health and safety files.

• Compliance Oversight:Ensure all designs meet legal and regulatory standards, facilitating site visits and inspections as required.

• Training and Guidance:Provide training and guidance to design teams on CDM Regulations and best practices in health and safety.

• Stakeholder Engagement:Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including contractors and clients, to promote a culture of safety.

Qualifications:

• Education:Degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).

• Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in a CDM Principal Designer role or similar, with a proven track record of managing health and safety in construction projects.

• Knowledge:Comprehensive understanding of the CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and other relevant legislation

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficient in risk assessment and management tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Interested? Fancy a chat?

We re committed to building an inclusive culture, meaning we want you to feel comfortable whilst we get to know each other. That means we're just as keen to meet the person behind the CV! We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we re happy to discuss flexible working. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, we'll be more than happy to support you.

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Project Four are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.