Principal Designer

Role: Principal Designer/CDM Advisor

Sector: Property & Construction

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £55,000 + 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 team in Manchester.

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 £50,000 - £60,000.
• 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 the role, please contact Alex Harcombe on for further information.

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