Overview

Role: Principal Designer/CDM Advisor

Sector: Property & Construction

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 + car allowance (circa £4,500) + benefits package

About the role

Carriera is proud to partner with one of our long-standing clients who are recruiting for an ambitious and knowledgeable CDM/PD Advisor to join their team in Birmingham. The business is one of the UK's leading property & construction consultancies, established for over 75 years with a headcount of over 1,000 construction professionals across 13 offices in the UK. They are growing and seeking a talented individual to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, including large industrial and commercial schemes and smaller, unique projects for clients such as motor manufacturers, schools/universities, healthcare providers, contractors, and developers. The client is interested in speaking with people with experience 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 across a range of projects in various sectors.
• Serve as the CDM Advisor to Clients, assisting them in fulfilling 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, identify risks, and report 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

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate.
• APS (Desirable).
• 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 £55,000 - £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 (phone number removed) for further information.

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