Health And Safety Consultant/Principal Designer

Senior Health and Safety Consultant/Principal Designer - East Midlands - £50k-£60k+benefits

Role Overview   :

Working as a key member of the team, the Principal Designer will have overall responsibility for the successful execution of a range of projects across the business. You will be at the centre of all key decisions, ensuring that Health and Safety is considered at all stages of the projects. The Principal Designer maintains an in depth project and technical understanding in terms of construction and manages all aspects of the pre-construction stage with a good knowledge of all work carried out.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

• Planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase of relevant projects
• Assisting the client in identifying, obtaining and collating the pre-construction Information
• Ensuring that designers comply with their duties and co-operate with each other
• Visiting sites and carrying out an initial appraisal to establish existing hazards and site restrictions
• Liaising with the principal contractor for the duration of the appointment
• Acting as the point of contact, to ensure the duties are fulfilled in accordance with statutory regulatory requirements, approved code of practice and industry advice
• Providing an advisory and support service to Construction Industry Clients
• Reviewing implications of procurement methods in respect of CDM regulations
• Promote and manage clear communication between project duty holders with respect to coordination of outputs and management of Health and Safety issues at all project stages

Health and Safety

• Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of services - CDM2015
• Ensuring that designers have established safe methods for construction and making this available as part of the pre-construction information
• Carry out H&S specific design reviews throughout the design and construction phases of a project
• Prepare and issue the Health & Safety File
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Company’s H&S First culture.
• Assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Company Health and Safety Policy to include:

-        Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
-        Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
-        Reporting potential risks identified
-        Proactively encourage employees under your jurisdiction to work safely and commit to Health and Safety including training

Skills/Competencies/Experience/Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Health and Safety consultant/CDMco-ordinator/principal designer role
• Recognised professional qualification in construction Health and Safety, such as a NEBOSH diploma or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Certified or Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS/IMaPS)
• A thorough knowledge of CDM, associated codes of practice  and general industry guidance
• Experience in Design Risk Management
• Experience in construction projects
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Previous experience in delivering on multi-discipline projects
• Knowledge of other construction related Health and Safety regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of common construction techniques