CDM Officer

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Renfrewshire, is currently looking to recruit an CDM Officer for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £177.59/Day (inside IR35).

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing appointed sub-contractors carrying out planned upgrades within Investment and other programmes.

• Overseeing appointed Contractors on building repairs as result of fire / structural damage.

• Liaison with utility providers carrying out Service Upgrades to Tower Blocks and Sheltered Housing Complexes.

• Collect, review and undertake Risk Assessments; produce appropriate method statements and collect and file other safety related documentation from Appointed Contractors.

• Liaison with Compliance Team on issues relating to Asbestos, Fire Safety, Utilities.

• Liaison with Corporate Health and Safety Management on identified H&S issues – e.g. Working at Heights / Asbestos / Accident- Incident Reporting. Attendance at all working group meetings.

• Attending Corporate Safety meetings to review all health and safety matters across the Authority.

• Manage the day-to-day workload of the Assistant CDM Officer.

• Collate reports and information on contractor performance for management, procurement and performance officers.

• Prepare and deliver presentations in the form of Toolbox Talks relevant to the nature of the works carried out to internal staff and contractors.

• Ensure all incidents are reported timeously on Business World and relevant notifications lodged.

• Respond to emergency situations within the Housing Asset & Investment Teams where appropriate and liaise with the relevant departments.

• Undertake such duties and responsibilities as may be required in terms of the Health & Safety Acts and related legislation, e.g. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

• Proactively identify and assist in the management of risks which may impact on project performance and contractors ability to deliver the contract specifications to required standard, timeframe and budget.

• Monitor all site activities on projects advising and reporting on ongoing activity within areas of responsibility in accordance with current Health and Safety regulations.

• Communicate with internal and external bodies and attending meetings and working groups in respect of all CDM matters.

• Manage the preparation/Compilation and presentation of Pre-Construction (Principal designer) Information for assorted Construction Programmes.

• Manage the Assessment and Review of Contractor H&S Documentation, Accreditations, Individual Qualifications and relevant Insurances

• Prepare and Submit HSE F10 Notification(s) for Construction Programme(s)

• Provide support to Asbestos Compliance Team and individual Construction / Development teams with regards to monitoring and reviewing Asbestos Survey and Removal Contractors RAMS and results of activities.

• Ensure the safe delivery of all Capital investment programmes.

• Attend all pre start contractual meetings with contractors.

• Ensure customer needs are met through continuous improvement in project delivery within established timescales

• Meet regularly with stakeholders and contractors to evaluate performance and carry out necessary interventions to maintain delivery of individual projects.

• Carry out Health & Safety checks and provide regular reports to the CDM / Health and Safety Advisor and Senior Management Team as directed.

• Coordinate responses to enquiries and complaints and provide a comprehensive response within established timescales for specified projects

• Prepare reports for senior management and Policy Boards. Provide advice and information to senior management on all matters relating to the Health & Safety of the housing investment programmes

• Ensure the updating and maintenance of all databases, ensuring that all files have been completed correctly and contribute to the development of the systems and files.

• Ensure compliance and implementation of the department's IT security procedures, taking account of statutory and regulatory requirements.

• To adhere to the commitment to health and safety, supporting attendance, equal opportunities and compliance with all relevant policies.

• This description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this job. It is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade.

Essential Skills:

• Appropriate CDM qualification.

• Experience of construction environment in CDM capacity.

• Experience of working with spreadsheets, data bases, etc.

• Awareness of most up to date legislation and procedures (CDM 2015).

• Flexible approach to service delivery requirements. Knowledge of designer competence and an ability to ensure all documentation is presented timeously.

• Computer literate.Commercially aware.

• Ability to establish relationships with Clients/Designers.

• Be innovative and have excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Innovative, flexible approach

• Good health record.

Desirable Skills:

• Construction relevant qualification. Membership of relevant professional body. Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction.

• Appreciation of the workings of Local Authority.

• Asbestos awareness as it relates to construction projects.

• Driving Licence.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please get in touch.