Foster + Partners
Safety By Design Specialist
London, Battersea
Foster and Partners are an award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm who put forward an innovative, modern and sustainable approach. We are based in Battersea SW London.
We are looking for a Safety by Design consultant to join our Technical Design Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support F+P studio teams to deliver the CDM/BSA Principal Designer role on projects in the UK, including providing advice on Health and Safety design risk management principles.
- Advise designated individuals and specific Project Design Team members (including client organisations) on Health and Safety risk management matters, to fulfil Foster + Partners' duties as Principal Designer in accordance with current UK.
- Act as "Principal Designer" and carry out duties and services to the client and other duties holders, as set out by the CDM (2015) Regulations and contract.
- Aid with the development of the role of CDM PD and BSA PD within Foster + Partners as defined by the Construction (Design and management) Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act 2022 and associated secondary legislation, as required.
- Review projects and designs on both a planned and ad hoc basis giving priority to projects where Foster + Partners is appointed as Principal Designer and advising on any other projects, as appropriate, to allow officewide consistency on Pre-Construction Health and Safety matters and standards.
Key Skills:
- Hold a degree level in an architectural, architectural technology or engineering subject.
- Design experience, preferably architectural or engineering.
- Demonstrate experience and understanding of design and construction management and methodologies.
- Proven skills in the delivery of CDM/H&S consultancy services.
- Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently in accordance with workload and project requirements.
- Ability to adjust to project specific timeframes and key milestones. • Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail. • Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective Team. • Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally. • Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based. • Computer Literate and proficiency in design-tools (including Autodesk suite)
In return we offer a competitive basic salary and generous benefits package which includes 25 days holiday (exc bank holidays), Pension, DIS and discretionary annual bonus
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