Job Description
Our client, a leading Property and Construction Consultancy, require a Principal Designer to join their team based from the Dundee office.
Reporting to the Partner/Team Leader, you will be responsible for liaising with employees, clients, contractors and other outside agencies. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own projects – being the key interface between & liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors, and others to deliver projects in line with the Client’s remit, programme and budget.
- Provide CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their CDM Duties and assisting with development of CDM strategy for projects.
- Assisting with the development of Client Health & Safety systems & policies where appropriate.
- Attending & co-ordinating Design & Project Meetings as required.
- Visiting project sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals and during construction to review arrangements (as required).
- Completing site audits identifying best practice and areas of improvement prior to issuing reports directly to the Client.
- When required, assisting Principal Contractors with compiling Construction Phase Plans.
- Reviewing Construction Phase Plans
- Maintaining accurate project records, including meeting minutes, for all projects, following company protocol ensuring full audit trail is kept clear and up to date.
- Ensuring that CPD and knowledge is kept up to date, in terms of safety legislation, construction methods & processes, other associated legislation and anything else related to the role.
- Contribute to the update and issue of policy documents following changes in legislation in consultation with the Partner/Team Leader.
- To liaise with Principal Designers located within other offices, to review workload and service delivery
- Comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety Policy.
- To ensure/contribute/lead on the delivery of quality assured, client focused products and services to meet the agreed requirements of the customer.
- To contribute to the operation and development of the Business Management System to ensure the continuous improvement of quality assured services/products for clients.
To be suitable for this fast-paced and challenging role you must have the following key skills and experience:
- Must have experience in dealing with client and design teams.
- Experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment.
- Experience in all types of construction project work.
- Current CITB CSCS card or be prepared to obtain.
- Health & Safety qualifications are essential i.e. NEBOSH NGC1, NGC2 & NGC3/Construction Certificate and/or NEBOSH Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in construction, design or engineering.
- Excellent knowledge of the physical built environment and construction processes.
- Previous experience of providing a Health and Safety Adviser service.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 is essential.
- Ideally Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), CMAPS, TECH/GRAD/CMIOSH.
- Must be able to work unsupervised to a high quality.
- Able to meet tight deadlines.
- A responsive, constructive and flexible attitude towards working arrangements within a team environment.
- Good organisational skills.
- Proficient in using IT (Microsoft Excel, Word and Project. Databases).
- Must have relevant construction and health and safety knowledge/legislation
- Able to demonstrate business acumen.
You will received a salary up to 50k pa ( DOE) + excellent benefits package, training and development.
If you are committed to a permanent opportunity please send your CV and application ASAP for consideration.
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