Reporting to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Environment, you will play a crucial role in project delivery, acting as the Principal Designer appointed by the client to oversee the pre-construction phase of multi-contractor projects. You will be responsible for implementing CDM regulations and safety protocols, advising on health, safety, and environmental issues, and assisting in the development of related policies and practices.
Client Details
My client is one of the largest affordable housing providers in the North West with over 15000 properties in its portfolio. They also have one of the fastest growing development and maintenance programmes for social housing in the country.
Description
The Key responsibilities will include:
- Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase and they take account and issue all relevant pre-construction information (such as an existing health and safety file) that might affect design work carried out both before and after the construction phase has started
- Help and advise the client in bringing together pre-construction information, and provide the information designers and contractors need to carry out their duties
- Work with any other designers on the project to eliminate foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone affected by the work and, where that is not possible, take steps to reduce or control those risks
- Ensure that everyone involved in the pre-construction phase communicates and cooperates, coordinating their work wherever required
- Building, maintaining stakeholder relationships, keeping the Principal Contractor informed of any risks that need to be controlled during the construction phase
- Establish a record of principles and decisions taken in relation to health and safety from design inception, then monitoring and reporting to completion
- Advising on the development of the project brief and ensuring appropriate notification to HSE of project particulars
- Frequent site visits and to carry out an initial appraisal to establish existing hazards and site restrictions
- Advise and assisting clients in the appointment of contractors and reviewing H&S implications of procurement methods in respect of CDM 2015 Regulations
- Establish safe methods for construction of unusual or complex designs, including this as part of the pre-construction information
- Review and commenting on principal contractor's construction phase plans on behalf of the client and advising when these are considered developed sufficiently for work to start on site
- Compile health and safety files during the project and handing over to the client on completion
- Represent the company in a professional and diligent manner to form strong working relationships
Profile
The successful interim in this role will have:
- Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Certified or incorporated member of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS/IMaPS)
- Membership of IOSH
- Substantial experience in delivering CDM principal designer services (as defined in the CDM 2015 Regulations) to a range of sector clients.
- Advanced knowledge of all relevant legislation applicable to health and safety, particularly construction and the CDM Regulations.
- Technical credibility and an advanced understanding of current legislation relating to Construction.
- Substantial experience and working knowledge of ISO Standards
- Highly developed organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, managing your time effectively to meet conflicting deadlines
Job Offer
- A competitive daily rate of around £300/day
- Opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation in the not-for-profit and charities sector..
- Agile working
If you believe you have the skills and experience required for this Interim role and are ready for this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today.