Principal Designer

5 days ago

Manchester England United Kingdom DM Safety and Health Services Limited Full time
CDM Health & Safety Advisor / Principal Designer Manchester

Job Title: Principal Designer – CDM (2015)

Location: North West England

Reports to: Director

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

The Company: DM Safety & Health Services is an independent national health and safety consultancy based in the North West. Since our founding in 2008, we have experienced rapid growth by consistently delivering high-quality HSE services across a diverse range of sectors. As our business continues to expand, we are excited to invite a talented Health and Safety professional to join our team.

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Principal Designer with a strong background in civil infrastructure, building refurbishment, S278 schemes, or housebuilding. In this role, you will lead the delivery of the CDM Principal Designer responsibilities on various projects across the UK, providing expert advice on health and safety design risk management and ensuring compliance with the CDM (2015) Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead CDM Projects: Act as the Principal Designer on projects, ensuring adherence to the CDM (2015) Regulations. Provide expert advice on health and safety design risk management principles throughout the design and planning stages.
  2. Stakeholder Advisory: Advise Principal Contractors on health and safety risk management matters, ensuring all relevant risks are managed effectively. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and other duty holders regarding health and safety responsibilities.
  3. Project Support and Review: Assist and review project designs on both planned and ad hoc bases to ensure design integrity and safety compliance. Generate and compile pre-construction information, ensuring timely dissemination to clients and Principal Contractors.
  4. Technical Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of temporary works procedures and arrangements, ensuring they are integrated into project plans as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

  1. Project Experience: Proven experience working on projects within civil infrastructure, building refurbishment, S278 schemes, or housebuilding.
  2. Health and Safety Expertise: Demonstrable expertise in health and safety design risk management principles relevant to the role. In-depth understanding of the CDM (2015) Regulations and associated best practice.
  3. Certifications: Relevant certifications in health and safety.
  4. Additional Skills: Excellent communication and advisory skills. Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on project delivery and safety outcomes. If you are a dynamic professional with a robust track record in the built environment and a commitment to high standards of health and safety, we invite you to apply.

Additional Requirements:

  1. UK driving licence.
  2. Ability to travel within the UK as needed.
  3. Commitment to continuing professional development in the field of building safety.

Why Join Us?

  1. Opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping safety standards in the built environment.
  2. Supportive work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Commitment: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. At DM Safety & Health Services, we believe that diversity and inclusivity are the cornerstones of innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead critical safety-focused projects within the built environment. If you are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence while driving impactful project outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

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