Principal Designer Representative

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A little more about your role…

We are seeking a highly motived and experienced PD Representative to provide specialist advice and guidance on CDM compliance, risk management, and health and safety throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities:

• As PD Representative the objectives are to ensure the risk management processes are in line with CDM 2015 and contact deliverables / Design management plans / risk registered and survey information, communication and document control pathways are reviewed and CDM-A has an input at safety in design stage. 
• The PD Representative works closely with the project team to ensure all aspects of the Principal Designer role are perform.
• Working closely with the Designers to assist them apply the Principles of Prevention to design out risks and hazards as far as is reasonable practicable.
• Assist the Client with the provision of the Pre-construction Information
• Provide Pre-construction Information to all Designers and Contractors
• Prepare the Health and Safety File
• Pass the Health and Safety File to the Principal Contractor or Client as appropriate
• The PD Rep will attend site to establish preconstruction 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 ensure transfer of risk information from design team, to enable CPP development. CPP Review for initial start-up and review of Risk Assessments.
• Safety Audits on a regular frequency to monitor progress and statutory compliance on site. Regular monthly reporting required
• To implement a near miss reporting mechanism and accident reporting tracker or database along with client process 
• Will support continual improvement programme Promote wider lessons learnt sessions for Project Team, improve engagement to H&S awareness and commitment at all levels.

What we'll be looking for you to demonstrate…

• NEBOSH Diploma or 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, with the ability 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 in the capacity of Principal Design Representative, or in a comparable role within a similar sector.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, APS, RIBA, ICE, CIOB, CABE).

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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