Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Lev Recruitment is working with a leading consultancy to recruit an experienced Principal Designer to join its Birmingham team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an architectural or design background who has experience in Principal Designer duties and a strong understanding of the design and construction process.
The Role
You will deliver Principal Designer, CDM and health and safety consultancy services, working with clients and project teams to integrate health and safety considerations throughout the design and construction process.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Undertaking Principal Designer duties under the CDM Regulations.
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Advising clients on their legal responsibilities and supporting them in meeting their CDM duties.
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Applying architectural and design knowledge to identify, eliminate and reduce foreseeable health and safety risks.
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Reviewing and coordinating design information and managing design risks.
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Working closely with architects, designers, engineers, contractors and clients.
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Preparing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers and Health and Safety Files.
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Carrying out health and safety reviews, audits and inspections where required.
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Developing client relationships and providing practical advice on design risk management and regulatory compliance.
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Managing commissions and ensuring effective service delivery.
About You
You will ideally have:
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A degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Construction Management or a related built-environment discipline.
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Experience working within an architectural practice, multidisciplinary consultancy or design-led construction environment.
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Demonstrable experience undertaking Principal Designer duties under the CDM Regulations.
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A strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work, design processes and risk management.
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Membership of APS and/or professional membership of RIBA, CIAT, ARB, IOSH or equivalent.
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
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NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent would be advantageous.
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Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills