Principal Designer/CDM Advisor

2 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Carriera Limited Full time £55,000 - £70,000 per year

Role: Principal Designer/CDM Advisor

Sector: Property & Construction

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £65,000 + car allowance (circa £4,500) + benefits package

Carriera is proud to once again partner with one of our long-standing clients who are recruiting for an ambitious and knowledgeable CDM/PD Advisor to join their Liverpool office.

The business is one of the UK's leading property & construction consultancies which has been established for over 75 years and boasts a headcount of over 1000 construction professionals across 13 offices in the UK.

The business is going through an exciting period of growth, and they are seeking a talented individual to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects. From large industrial and commercial schemes to smaller, unique projects for prestigious clients such as motor manufacturers, schools/universities, healthcare providers, contractors, and developers.

Our client would be very interested in speaking with people with experience of delivering CDM/ H&S advice in a consultancy setting or someone who has worked for a main contractor.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure project compliance with CDM 2015 amongst a range of projects in a variety of sectors.
  • Serve as the CDM Advisor to Clients, assisting them in fulfilling their duties and implementing effective H&S management.
  • Produce F10 documentation for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
  • Attend design team meetings, review designs and design strategies, and provide advice on legislation.
  • Create and manage Design Risk Registers.
  • Gather Pre-Construction Information and develop summary reports for the project team.
  • Engage with and support the design team, taking the lead in design risk management and workshops.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections, identifying risks, and reporting findings to the Client.
  • Collaborate with the Principal Contractor to promote positive safety management.
  • Proactively review project and Client information.
  • Provide written reports to the Client and the project team.
  • Conduct accident investigations and produce H&S policy and procedure documents.

Experience and Skills Required:

  • NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate.
  • Membership in the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
  • Membership in the Association of Project Safety (IMaPS / CMaPS) (desirable).
  • Ability to effectively manage time, prioritise workloads, and lead projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations and H&S legislation.

Apply:

  • Competitive salary in the region of £60,000 - £65,000.
  • Car or travel allowance (circa £4,500).
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions which increases with time served.
  • 25 days of holiday entitlement which increase with time served.
  • Buy and Sell Annual Leave.
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Professional membership fees covered.
  • Excellent CPD, support and training.
  • Positive work life balance encouraged - company events, charity, sport teams etc.
  • Hybrid working environment.

If you are interested in this role please apply, or contact Alex Harcombe on for further information.

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.



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