CDM Principal Designer /CDM Advisor

To work as Principal Designer/CDM Advisor and manage a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors throughout the UK, including healthcare, commercial offices, education, retail, mixed-use and residential schemes. To help ensure that Summers Inman provides a first-class principal designer/CDM advisory service. To contribute to the organisation’s vision and strategic objective to provide a fully integrated, high quality service to our clients in a friendly, professional manner and to reflect our passion for health, safety & wellbeing in construction.

The key responsibilities of a Principal Designer and CDM Advisor include, but are not limited to:

• To undertake principal designer duties, as defined by the Construction (Design and Management) regulations 2015 (CDM) and as otherwise required of the role, including site visits, preparation of the preconstruction documentation and other associated duties.
• Responsible for managing your own projects – being the key interface between and liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors, and others to deliver projects in line with the Client’s remit, programme and budget.
• Collaborating with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure CDM compliance.
• Providing expert advice on risk management throughout the design and construction phases.
• Comprehending and carrying out thorough reviews of site project information and construction drawings, and identification of design, construction and maintenance risks through Design Risk Reviews.
• Attending/co-ordinating Design and Project Meetings as required throughout projects (including temporary works review meetings).
• Visiting project sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals.
• Preparing, co-ordinating and distributing relevant Health & Safety Information to other design and project team members, using company format where required.
• Reviewing Construction Phase Plans prepared by the Principal Contractor and advising on suitability.
• Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements and issuing formal review reports.
• Overseeing preparation and production of Pre-Construction Information and CPP’s.

Qualifications and Skills:

• IMaPS or CMaPS Accreditation (Incorporated or Certified Membership of the Association for Project Safety).
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience acting as Principal Designer.
• A demonstrable understanding of design and construction drawings, with experience of undertaking Design Risk Reviews.
• A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, and other associated H&S legislation.
• Manage multiple projects, attend design and project meetings and manage time accordingly.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health & Safety.
• Competent and experienced user of general Microsoft Office software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work under your own initiative, while also contributing effectively within a team setting.
• A driving licence is absolutely essential.
• Regular travel across UK will be required.

We value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of our team to get involved with community and company events. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive a competitive market salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Laptop and smart phone to facilitate home working under our flexible hybrid working policy.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave + Public Holidays.
• Professional subscriptions.
• RICS APC support and mentoring if not already qualified.