CDM Advisor

London

11 months ago

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Reporting the Head of CDM on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the respective Associate Partner, you will hold the following responsibilities:

Advise designated and specific Project Design Team members including client organisations on Health and Safety risk management matters and on statutory duties; to carry out and to support teams to discharge duties as Principal Designer in accordance with current UK (or where relevant) internationally comparable CDM regulations.

Assist and support Head of CDM.

Help develop the role of CDM PD within house as defined by the Construction (Design and management) Regulations 2015.

Assist and provide support and advice to in-house design teams to facilitate office wide best practice standards irrespective of global location.

Review projects and designs -- planned and ad-hoc prioritising CDM PD appointed projects and advising on any other projects to allow office wide consistency on Pre-construction Health and Safety matters and standards.

Collate, organise, and assist the client in providing Pre-Construction Information.

Manage and co-ordinate the Health and Safety aspects during the Pre-Construction phase.

Prepare, coordination information gathering and issue the Health and Safety File on completion.

Assist with compiling and developing guidance material and management tools.

Carry out research on application of Health and Safety Standards (National and International) and good practice.

Where necessary liaise with Enforcing Authorities.

Critically appraise Design Risk Assessments submitted by Project Design Team.

Thorough knowledge of and compliance with CDM Regulations and procedures and standards.

Contribute or otherwise assist as required.

Essential

Demonstrate an ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
Demonstrate experience and understanding of design and construction management and methodologies.
Proven skills in the delivery of CDM/H&S consultancy services.
Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
Computer Literate -- CAD preferable
Pragmatic, resourceful and persuasive.
Able to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
Resilience to cope with conflicting demands.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills -- articulate and diplomatic manner.
Fluency in both written and spoken English.
Able to demonstrate initiative and proactive approach to daily tasks.
Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail.
Design experience, preferably architectural or engineering.
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills.
Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
Self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective Team.
Flexible attitude.
Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
Able and willing to travel to other studios or sites in other regions as required.

Desired Qualifications

Hold a degree level in an architectural, architectural technology or construction/engineering subject.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent, Chartered IOSH membership and / or Member of APS

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