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Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited
Principal CDM Designer
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- 35921.43 - 65000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Position: Principal CDM Consultant
Reporting Line: Associate Director - Head of Safety and Risk
Responsibilities:
Manage projects as instructed by your line manager
Developed project documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers, Construction Phase Plans and Health and Safety Files
Review project documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers, Construction Phase Plans and Health and Safety Files
Chair Design Team Meetings (DTM) at a senior project level, ensuring that project design risks are captured
Review of project RAMS
Develop Risk Assessments for clients
Attend site meetings
Perform Site Safety Visits and develop reports based on findings, including development of Corrective Action Trackers
Write project reports for clients, based on the scope of services
A willingness to develop new consultant skills in support of clients
In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration.
Proven people management skills
Excellent project management skills
Demonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including correct use of industry language and reference to UK health and safety legislation
Full UK driving licence
Personal Qualities:
Ability to work on their own and be self-motivated, whereby time is managed effectively, establish key priorities and maintain focus to meet deadlines.
Manage workload as the project, line manager and client require.
Flexibility to adjust to different team dynamics, whereby to may be working alone or as part of a team.
Ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities for the given workload.
Engage in self-reflection of work quality and accuracy, when working on independent tasks and projects.
Qualifications/Experience:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the CDM Regulations
Senior level experience acting as Principal Designer
Senior-level experience acting as CDM Advisor
Senior-level experience of developing CDM documentation
Senior-level experience in reviewing CDM documentation to determine if it is suitably developed
Senior-level experience of reviewing project RAMS, with a focus on high-risk work activities on-site
Excellent project management skills, with particular emphasis on effectively identifying client needs and articulating them successfully within project plans
Experience of working within a multi-stakeholder environment where competing needs must be managed effectively in order to deliver results
Experience working in an environment where commercial performance targets are part of the workload
Ability to effectively and concisely communicate regulatory and best practice requirements to personnel at all levels within client companies
Ability to communicate through reports and project documentation using correct language, grammar and syntax
CMaPS or working towards this professional qualification, ideally having membership of APS
Possible membership of IOSH
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Contact Person: Elvis Eckardt
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: GBP35,921.43-GBP65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Do you have senior-level experience acting as a Principal Designer under CDM Regulations?
Have you developed and reviewed CDM documentation (including PCI, DRRs, CPPs, and H&S Files)?
Are you confident reviewing RAMS for high-risk construction activities?
Do you hold (or are you working towards) CMaPS and/or APS membership?
Are you open to site visits and holding senior-level Design Team Meetings across multiple projects?
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Ad ID: 5416942437
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