Principal Designer / CDM Consultant

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What's the Opportunity The Construction Health and Safety team is an expanding group of technically skilled specialists at Ridge. We specialise in the provision of CDM related services including Principal Designer; Principal Designer Support Services and CDM Advisor. We work across the UK with a wide range of both new and longstanding clients within businesses and in sectors as diverse as residential, commercial, retail, office, advanced manufacturing, leisure, hotel, sport, science, industry and education. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly successful consultancy which is going through an exciting period of growth. As a Principal Designer/CDM Consultant, you will be a key member of a close-knit team. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the growth and success of this developing and growing team as we work together to deliver robust solutions to meet our clients' health and safety objectives, aims and aspirations. You will work on a wide variety of projects both as a Ridge multi-disciplinary approach and also independently. What you need to do to be effective in this role • Collaborate closely with the project team including the client and designers to deliver Principal Designer services ensuring compliance with CDM regulations • Manage the pre-construction phase, including preparation and collation of pre-construction information, lead CDM workshops and contribute to the development of design safety strategies for construction, end use and future maintenance activities • Liaise with various stakeholders on projects client, principal contractor, architect, design team and keep them updated in relation to H&S/ CDM matters • Carry out site inspections/compliance audits • Prepare Health and Safety files and review operation and maintenance manuals • Under supervision contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals • Be aware of new work opportunities and potential new clients, as well as maintenance of existing clients The skills and experience you need to have for this role • Proven experience of providing Principal Designer and CDM Advisor services • An understanding and experience of the design and construction process and the principles of risk reduction • In depth knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification • Associate Member of the Association for Project Safety or/and Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) • A current record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) • An understanding and experience of the design and construction process and the principles of risk reduction • In depth knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation qualification • Associate Member of the Association for Project Safety or/and Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) • Good knowledge of the BSA changes affecting the industry including the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Ability to use SharePoint and other technology as required by the business/clients. • Take on wider responsibility and accountability for driving projects while communicating effectively • Excellent communication and team working skills • The ability to be flexible in balancing health and safety risks with cost and programme whilst maintaining legal compliance.

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Job Type:
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Category:
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