London, UK
CDM principal designer
at BDP
BDP is hiring a CDM principal designer to join its team in London, UK.
We are looking for an experienced and competent CDM principal designer with a design background to join our fast-growing CDM principal designer team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person with drive, enthusiasm and a good knowledge of design and construction to join a global award-winning multi-disciplinary practice.
You will provide CDM/PD 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 Regulations 2015.
You will collaborate with other design disciplines to plan, manage and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction stage. You will also share CDM knowledge across all professions, and develop and deliver CDM training programmes, workshops and CPD events for designers within the London studio and across other BDP UK studios.
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
- thorough working knowledge and experience of the CDM 2015 Regulations; other health and 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
- experience and expertise to compile and review significant hazard and risk registers, design risk management and PCI info pack 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
- drive and ambition needed to develop the business, alongside loyalty and a willingness to actively contribute to the growth of the team
- ability to compile and write reports
- proficient in MS Office
Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard pre-employment check (BPSS) and undergo various checks including identity, right to work and three years 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.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal and career development, an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, life insurance and contribution towards professional subscriptions. BDP also operates a profit share scheme and provides season ticket loans and a wide range of other benefits.
About us
BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.
We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.
Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios create design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.
As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places.
To apply
Please click on the apply link below and complete the online application form. Please ensure that you enclose a CV, cover letter and state why you believe you are suitable for the position, including an indication of your salary expectations.