• Immediate start
• Hybrid working
• Structured support and development opportunities
• Large organisation

Principal Designer - CDM Duties:

• Support the project teams with planning, managing, and monitoring the design work during the pre-construction and construction phases.
• Identifying, eliminating, or controlling foreseeable risks to the health and safety of anyone affected by the design by setting out internal company standards, policies and CDM-training
• Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between designers, contractors, and other CDM Principal Designers.
• Help with preparing and managing the pre-construction information by ensuring designers are providing all necessary pre-construction information
• Liaising with the Principal Contractor regarding health and safety risks-

Auditing and Analysis:

• Carrying out Principal Designer audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Conducting trend analysis of audit findings and project outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
• Identifying and sharing lessons learned. Implement new guidance, policies or training where required.

Guidance and Policy Development:

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of supporting CDM design guidance and policies.
• Contributing to the development of best practices for design safety within the telecoms sector.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and industry standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Working closely with clients, other CDM Principal-Designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on design safety matters.

Principal Designer - CDM Requirements

• Understanding of health and safety/design/CDM
• In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, APS) is highly desirable.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).