Principal Designer Representative

1 week ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom WSP in the UK & Ireland Full time

Principal Designer Representative (Energy) – WSP UK & Ireland This role provides specialist advice and guidance on CDM compliance, risk management, and health and safety throughout the design and construction process. As Principal Designer Representative (PD Rep), you will help ensure that all aspects of the role are performed in line with CDM 2015 and the client’s safety obligations. Key Responsibilities Ensure risk management processes align with CDM 2015; review deliverables, design management plans, risk registers and survey information; provide input at safety design stage. Work closely with the project team to perform all PD Rep duties. Assist designers in applying the Principles of Prevention to design out risks and hazards as far as reasonably practicable. Support the client with provision of Pre‑construction Information. Prepare the Health and Safety File and pass it to the Principal Contractor or Client as appropriate. Attend site to establish‑construction conditions, site layout and collect or ascertain extent of previous H&S / O&M, site risk management information. Review and support at pre‑construction phase to transfer risk information from design team, enabling CPP development; review CPP and Risk Assessments. Conduct safety audits to monitor statutory compliance; provide regular monthly reporting. Implement near‑miss reporting mechanism and accident reporting tracker or database. Support continual improvement programme; promote lessons‑learnt sessions; improve H&S awareness and commitment at all levels. Qualifications NEBOSH Diploma, Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification. Experience acting as CDM Principal Designer on medium to large projects. Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider construction health and safety legislation. Excellent communication and coordination skills; able to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors. Proficient in preparing pre‑construction information, design risk registers, and Health and Safety Files (CDM documentation). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective time management and organisation. Desirable Qualifications Degree or equivalent in a construction‑related discipline or civil engineering. Experience with National Grid Transmission as PD Representative, or comparable sector. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE). You can apply if you meet the essential criteria or do not meet all the criteria. We encourage practical experience and a commitment to safety. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments to support your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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