Principal Designer

Our client, a leading Property and Construction Consultancy, require a Principal Designer to join their team based from the Dundee office.
Reporting to the Partner/Team Leader, you will be responsible for liaising with employees, clients, contractors and other outside agencies. Key responsibilities will include:
Managing your own projects - being the key interface between & liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors, and others to deliver projects in line with the Client's remit, programme and budget.
Provide CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their CDM Duties and assisting with development of CDM strategy for projects.
Assisting with the development of Client Health & Safety systems & policies where appropriate.
Attending & co-ordinating Design & Project Meetings as required.
Visiting project sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals and during construction to review arrangements (as required).
Completing site audits identifying best practice and areas of improvement prior to issuing reports directly to the Client.
When required, assisting Principal Contractors with compiling Construction Phase Plans.
Reviewing Construction Phase Plans
Maintaining accurate project records, including meeting minutes, for all projects, following company protocol ensuring full audit trail is kept clear and up to date.
Ensuring that CPD and knowledge is kept up to date, in terms of safety legislation, construction methods & processes, other associated legislation and anything else related to the role.
Contribute to the update and issue of policy documents following changes in legislation in consultation with the Partner/Team Leader.
To liaise with Principal Designers located within other offices, to review workload and service delivery
Comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety Policy.
To ensure/contribute/lead on the delivery of quality assured, client focused products and services to meet the agreed requirements of the customer.
To contribute to the operation and development of the Business Management System to ensure the continuous improvement of quality assured services/products for clients.To be suitable for this fast-paced and challenging role you must have the following key skills and experience:
Must have experience in dealing with client and design teams.
Experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment.
Experience in all types of construction project work.
Current CITB CSCS card or be prepared to obtain.
Health & Safety qualifications are essential i.e. NEBOSH NGC1, NGC2 & NGC3/Construction Certificate and/or NEBOSH Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in construction, design or engineering.
Excellent knowledge of the physical built environment and construction processes.
Previous experience of providing a Health and Safety Adviser service.
Membership of a relevant professional body.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 is essential.
Ideally Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), CMAPS, TECH/GRAD/CMIOSH.
Must be able to work unsupervised to a high quality.
Able to meet tight deadlines.
A responsive, constructive and flexible attitude towards working arrangements within a team environment.
Good organisational skills.
Proficient in using IT (Microsoft Excel, Word and Project. Databases).
Must have relevant construction and health and safety knowledge/legislation
Able to demonstrate business acumen.You will received a salary up to 50k pa ( DOE) + excellent benefits package, training and development.
If you are committed to a permanent opportunity please send your CV and application ASAP for consideration.
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