Principal Designer

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Type

Contract

Salary

£500 - £600 per day + INSIDE IR35

Reference Code

BBBH33468_1769534978

  • Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring legal compliance across all relevant projects.
  • Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase.
  • Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through effective design risk management.
  • Chair Hazid reviews and ensure appropriate actions are taken to manage and mitigate all risk identified
  • Coordinate with the Principal Contractor representative (internal) to review methods of work and ensure wider CDM compliance through the construction phase.
  • Ensure designers comply with their duties and co-operate with the project team.
  • Advise clients on their CDM duties and responsibilities.
  • Coordinate and communicate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to embed health and safety throughout design and delivery.
  • Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance.
  • Develop and maintain internal procedures, tools, and templates for CDM and safety compliance.
  • Provide training and guidance to design teams on safety-in-design best practice.
  • Act as a billable resource, ensuring services are charged appropriately to clients.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, compliance standards, and efficiency.
  • Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience.
  • Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent).
  • In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated guidance.
  • Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM compliance role.
  • Strong understanding of design risk management and safety in construction.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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