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