Principal Designer

2 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom SYSTRA UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Principal Designer to join our team at SYSTRA UK & Ireland. As a key member of our Systems Safety Team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 throughout the Pre-Construction Phase.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with SYSTRA and Client Projects to ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Oversee and support the Design Team to ensure design work contributes to positive health and safety outcomes.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders, including Clients, Designers, and Principal Contractors, to ensure CDM requirements are met.
  • Regularly report to Clients on project development and issues related to CDM 2015 compliance.
  • Attend and provide input to Client Projects or SYSTRA forums as required, promoting Design Risk Management best practices.
  • Implement and maintain Hazard Management assurance processes to ensure high standards of CDM compliance.
  • Undertake regular monitoring and inspection of company projects from a CDM perspective, reporting on levels of compliance and identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide input to SYSTRA focus groups, including Technical Board or Safe by Design Group.
  • Promote effective Design Risk Management throughout the company and Client Projects.
  • Facilitate Hazard Identification, Hazard Review, Constructability Reviews, and other design-focused workshops.
  • Provide guidance and management on issues involving CDM and general construction activities, as well as other regulatory requirements relating to SYSTRA's portfolio of works.
Requirements
  • Highly knowledgeable and experienced in the successful application and management of CDM 2015, especially those duties relating to the Principal Designer, in a multi-disciplinary railway major project environment.
  • Significant experience within the railway industry working at a similar level (Principal Designer/Senior Designer/Lead Engineer level).
  • Chartered member of a relevant professional institution, e.g., IOSH, ICE, APS.
  • A NEBOSH Diploma (or similar) and/or Design Certification.
  • Strong levels of experience and knowledge of engineering design and construction principles and standards (rail industry an advantage).
  • Good knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and British and European Standards.
  • Highly knowledgeable in risk assessment and design risk management processes and techniques.
  • Effective communicator able to chair and control multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Able to manage and plan your own workload effectively.
  • Able to foster high levels of co-operation and co-ordination between project teams and individual members.
  • Able to carry out their duty on both complex multi-disciplinary and simple projects working alongside design teams.
  • Experience in auditing projects and processes.
  • Solid understanding of the General Principles of Prevention and their application and promotion throughout the design phase.
About SYSTRA UK & Ireland

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is a leading provider of mass transit and mobility solutions, with a global presence and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and accessibility. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including a bonus and private healthcare, as well as a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.

At SYSTRA UK & Ireland, we believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement that allows you to balance the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices. We're also committed to supporting your career development and qualification attainment, with clear and well-supported pathways for growth and progression.


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