Cdm Principal Designer Job In London

CDM Principal Designer - Building Design Partnership Limited
  • London, Other, United Kingdom
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Job Description

We are looking for a Health & Safety professional to take on the role of Principal Designer in our growing health and safety team with our London studio. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person with drive, enthusiasm and a good knowledge of design and construction related activities and designer’s duties to develop the Principal Designer role in BDP.

Initially working as part of the Design Management team in BDP’s London studio, you will provide health and safety support and advice to BDP multi-disciplinary design teams and Clients during the design and pre-construction stages of a wide range of projects to ensure their compliance with their statutory duties under CDM 2015.

You will collaborate with existing CDM profession representatives to co-ordinate health and safety and CDM knowledge across all professions and develop and deliver training programmes, workshops and CPD events in CDM for internal designers within the London studio and across other BDP UK locations.

About you

You will be able to work concurrently on a portfolio of projects using excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative team-working style and ability to meet tight deadlines. Ideally you will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate /Construction qualification and Design/ construction qualification and experience. You must be a member of IOSH and APS. 

The ideal candidate will have:

  • substantial years of experience within a similar position, demonstrating strong construction background, design knowledge and familiarity with construction health and safety
  • a thorough working knowledge and experience of the CDM 2015 Regulations; other health & safety regulations and a good knowledge of design and construction related activities and designers duties gained from broad experience across a range of industry sectors.
  • the experience and expertise to compile and review significant hazard and risk registers, design risk management and Health & Safety plans and able to work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.
  • strong communication (both written and verbal) skills and an interpersonal style that enables you to excel in a direct client facing role.
  • the drive and ambition needed to develop the business, alongside loyalty and a willingness to actively contribute to the growth of the team

Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Pre-Employment check (BPSS) and will be required to undergo various checks including: Identity, Right to Work; 3 years continuous? UK Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed or rejected.

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of town planners, urbanists, architects, designers, engineers and urbanists working together to create outstanding 'places for people'.

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We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
 

Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities, having won over 1000 awards for design quality from international and national bodies.

BDP offers

In return, BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, profit share scheme, flexible pension allowance, travel allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.

Interviews

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, interviews will be conducted via video conferencing (via Teams) and depending on start date and government guidelines the role would begin working from home.

To apply

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button below, you will then need to complete the online application form and attach a covering letter plus current CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position. Please include an indication of your expected salary with your application.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or 3rd party applications please. 

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