Principal Designer

About the Role
We are currently seeking an Principal Designer to join our team based in Birmingham
Key Responsibilities of the Principal Designer:
• Planning, managing and monitoring pre-construction phase of relevant projects;
• Provide Pre-Contract advise; site visits; appraisals and assistance in the development of Employers Requirements; specification or procurement
• Assist in identifying, obtaining; collate and disseminate Pre-Construction Information (as defined in the CDM Regulations)
• Liaise and cooperate with any other persons involved in projects
• Assist in the development of adequate and suitable management arrangements for the project/s including advising on mobilisation periods
• Establish and implement procedures for collation and storing Health and Safety Information; a programme and procedure for reporting, management of changes and design co-ordination in relation to health and safety matters
• Attend all relevant meetings as necessary
• Take steps to ensure that designers comply with their duties under the CDM Regulations
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor to prepare the Construction Phase Plan; agree scope, structure and format of the Health and Safety File at the outset of the Project with Client and contractor
• Prepare, amend and add to the Health and Safety File throughout the Project
• Manage aspects of design including any changes, in accordance with the CDM Regulations
• Review access and maintenance strategies to ensure that these comply with the CDM Regulations
• Advise us of our duties and obligations whether as a 'client' or otherwise under the CDM Regulations during the Construction Phase and, throughout the Project, assist us to fulfil those duties.
• Quality managing a broad range of projects, to achieve the best standards and value for the client
• Be responsible for the highest possible quality standards for every project
• You will visit sites as directed by Project Manager/Employers Agent and Quantity Surveyor to ensure works are carried out in accordance with the drawings and specification.
• You will ensure building standards for health and safety and workmanship are being met and report these to relevant persons
• Help to manage / mentor junior staff
• To create a team environment in which everyone is committed to producing a quality outcome
• To gain the confidence of the client
• To liaise with other members of the team to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service
Skills of a Principal Designer:
• Flexible
• Proactive
• Confident
• Smart Appearance
• Team working
• Good Communication skills
• Able to work unsupervised
Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Principal Designer and be fully proficient with CDM 2015 regulations
• A sound understanding of the principles of risk reduction, design process and construction stages
• Health & Safety implementation and monitoring
• A strong track record in Construction Industry, demonstrating a progressive career path
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV