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Please contact Sophie Randle at RGB Recruitment for more information!
A well-established architectural practice based in the Midlands is looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer / Health & Safety Consultant to join its growing specialist team.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to play a key role in the continued development of a dedicated CDM function, working across a wide range of projects in both public and private sectors throughout the UK.
This position would suit a confident professional who enjoys managing responsibility, contributing strategically, and delivering robust health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Undertaking the role of CDM Principal Designer and providing health and safety advisory services from inception through to completion
- Managing multiple live projects and prioritising workload effectively
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating construction-related risks in line with the principles of prevention
- Working closely with designers, clients, contractors and other duty holders to embed health and safety into design and delivery
- Producing and reviewing CDM-related documentation and technical reports
- Participating in design reviews, meetings and coordination workshops
- Providing advice during both design development and construction phases
- Ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in the project
- Preparing and maintaining project-specific health and safety files
- Supporting administrative and procedural processes within the CDM team
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, design or health and safety related discipline
- A recognised construction-related professional qualification (or demonstrable industry experience)
- A relevant health and safety qualification such as IOSH and/or APS membership
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate as a minimum
- Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and associated guidance
- Background in design, construction management or consultancy environments
- Experience coordinating or leading design teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications
