CDM - Principal Designer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Eddisons

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    Eddison's are a leading firm of chartered surveyors, working in a fast moving and dynamic markets across the UK and overseas. Established in 1844 and operating from over twenty offices throughout the UK, our people deliver expert advice and a comprehensive range of professional services to property owners and occupiers, businesses, and financial institutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver highly effective and innovative solutions for our clients.

    Principal Designer/CDM Advisor

    Main Purpose of Role:

    To work as Principal Designer/CDM Advisor and manage a wide variety of challenging and interesting projects covering many different construction sectors throughout the UK, including Education, Industrial, Offices & Public Sector Real Estate

    To help ensure that our client provides a first-class principal designer/CDM advisory service.

    To contribute to the organisation's vision and strategic objective to provide a fully integrated, high quality service to their clients.

    Main Responsibilities:

    To undertake principal designer duties, as defined by the Construction (Design and Management)

    Regulations 2015 (CDM) and as otherwise required of the role, including site visits, preparation of the documentation and other associated duties;

    To liaise and communicate with clients, designers, contractors and others and to offer advice and guidance on CDM/health and safety issues;

    To assist in the preparation of health and safety/CDM documentation for contractors and others;

    To manage projects to the agreed project budgetary limits and time tables;

    To attend design meetings, site meetings and carry out site inspections;

    To work collaboratively with colleagues and to keep them informed of issues on your projects, at all times.

    Location and Communication:

    The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

    • At least three years' relevant experience in the construction industry with experience of CDM/health and safety issues in construction.
    • Relevant HNC, HND, BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in a related discipline.
    • CDM Project Management experience.
    • Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
    • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent/higher.
    • Good knowledge and understanding of appropriate legislation.
    • Driving licence.