CDM Principal Designer

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Summers-Inman Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Designer and CDM Advisor to join our team at Summers Inman. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of challenging and interesting projects across various construction sectors in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake principal designer duties, including site visits, preparation of preconstruction documentation, and other associated tasks.
  • Manage your own projects, acting as the key interface between client teams, design teams, principal contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of site project information and construction drawings, identifying design, construction, and maintenance risks.
  • Attend and coordinate design and project meetings, including temporary works review meetings.
  • Visit project sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and distribute relevant health and safety information to other design and project team members.
  • Review construction phase plans prepared by principal contractors and advise on suitability.
  • Review risk assessments and method statements, issuing formal review reports.
  • Oversee the preparation and production of preconstruction information and CPPs.

Requirements

  • IMaPS or CMaPS accreditation (incorporated or certified membership of the Association for Project Safety).
  • A minimum of 2-5 years' experience acting as principal designer.
  • A demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking design risk reviews.
  • A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and other associated health and safety legislation.
  • Competent and experienced user of general Microsoft Office software.
  • A driving license is essential, with regular travel across the UK required.

Benefits

  • Competitive market salary.
  • Profit share scheme.
  • Laptop and smartphone to facilitate home working under our flexible hybrid working policy.
  • Company contributory pension scheme.
  • 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays.
  • Professional subscriptions.
  • RICS APC support and mentoring if not already qualified.


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