LRA Retinue is seeking a CDM principal designer and building regulations principal designer consultant to join its team in Brighton, UK.

We are looking for an experienced CDM principal designer and building regulations principal designer consultant to join our in-house team and provide specialist health, safety, design and regulatory advice across our construction and property portfolio.

working closely with internal project managers, designers, estates/property teams, contractors and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring that projects are properly planned, designed and managed in accordance with CDM 2015 and the Building Regulations.

the role will provide the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects, providing both CDM principal designer and building regulations principal designer functions, while supporting the organisation in maintaining robust design risk management, competence and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

CDM principal designer:

act as the organisation’s CDM principal designer on relevant projects
provide competent CDM advice throughout the project lifecycle
plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase
identify, eliminate, reduce and control foreseeable risks through the design process
review and challenge design proposals and design risk assessments
ensure appropriate health and safety information is prepared, shared and maintained
support the preparation and review of pre-construction information
coordinate with the principal contractor and other dutyholders to ensure effective cooperation and communication
provide CDM advice at design, project and construction meetings
support the preparation and handover of health and safety files

Building regulations principal designer:

act as, or support the organisation in fulfilling the role of, building regulations principal designer under the Building Regulations
plan, manage and monitor design work to ensure that projects are designed in accordance with relevant Building Regulations requirements
coordinate design work carried out by different designers and ensure appropriate cooperation between dutyholders
review design information and provide advice on Building Regulations compliance
identify and escalate potential areas of non-compliance at an early stage
support project teams in understanding their responsibilities under the Building Regulations dutyholder regime
review the competence and capability of relevant designers and advise project teams where further information or specialist input is required
maintain appropriate records demonstrating that design work has been properly planned, managed and coordinated
work closely with Building Control, designers, consultants, contractors and internal project teams
support the organisation in developing consistent processes and standards for Building Regulations compliance

About you

You will have strong practical experience in construction, design risk management and CDM, together with a good understanding of the Building Regulations dutyholder and principal designer requirements.

You will be confident challenging design teams and project stakeholders, while providing pragmatic and proportionate advice. you will be comfortable operating in an in-house environment where you can build strong relationships and influence projects from the earliest design stages through to completion.

Essential experience and qualifications:

proven experience working as a CDM principal designer – CDM consultant
strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
knowledge and practical understanding of the building regulations principal designer role
experience of coordinating design teams and managing design risk
experience of reviewing construction and design information for health, safety and regulatory compliance
understanding of the Building Regulations dutyholder requirements and the responsibilities of designers and principal designers
experience working with clients, designers, contractors and Building Control
excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills
ability to provide clear, proportionate and commercially aware advice
relevant professional qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body
experience acting as a building regulations principal designer
experience working on higher-risk or complex construction projects
knowledge of the Building Safety Act and associated secondary legislation

What we offer:

competitive salary and benefits package
permanent in-house position with long-term career development opportunities
varied construction, refurbishment and property projects
professional development and support with relevant qualifications and CPD
the opportunity to influence and improve the organisation’s approach to CDM and Building Regulations compliance
a collaborative environment working alongside experienced property, project, design and health and safety professionals

Apply

If you are an experienced CDM principal designer – building regulations principal designer looking to move into a strategic in-house role, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our organisation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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