Principal Design & CDM Advisor

Cityscape; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Job description

About The Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor / Employer’s Agent to join our growing hotel and leisure team based in Birmingham. The candidate should ideally have a minimum of three years’ experience in the hotel / leisure industry and will have either completed their APC or be on the path to completion. They need to be self-motivated, have their own transport, be willing to travel nationwide and can work on their own initiative.

My client is a leading construction cost and property consultancy with over a century of experience. They offer project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, employer’s/tenant’s agent services, and CDM advice. They serve sectors like industrial, leisure, education, and healthcare and prioritises quality, adaptability, and tailored solutions to exceed client expectations. Their expert team ensures projects are delivered efficiently within budget and compliance.

About The Role

1. Effectively communicate with contractors, designers, and clients through Design Team Meetings and Risk Workshops.
2. Review and monitor designers’ compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
3. Plan, coordinate, and manage the pre-construction phase of projects to ensure all CDM requirements are met.
4. Provide relevant information to contractors, enabling them to manage health and safety effectively throughout the construction phase.
5. Ensure consistent implementation of the company’s CDM policies and procedures.
6. Conduct interim health and safety inspections and review on-site records to ensure compliance.
7. Evaluate contractors’ Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans for adequacy and compliance.
8. Prepare, review, and deliver the Health & Safety File to the client at project completion.

About The Requirements

1. A confident individual who understands their abilities and limitations.
2. A detail-oriented and well-organised thinker with strong self-motivation, capable of working independently under broad direction.
3. A team player with the ability to manage individuals and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
4. Strong commercial acumen.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Effective time management and the ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for generating reports and documents.
8. Comprehensive understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and health and safety standards.
9. Proven experience as a CDM 2015 Principal Designer.
10. Construction site health and safety experience is essential; experience across diverse industry sectors is desirable.

About the Salary

Candidates should hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle and a willingness to travel for work. My client offers an individually focused and competitive package for the right candidate DOE; inclusive of Pension, Car allowance, 25 days holiday, Healthcare (after successful completion of probation period), Life Insurance, and paid professional subscriptions.

To Apply

If you are a Consultancy based Quantity Surveyor of any level and seeking a new role, please contact Ilaria Ferrentino at Cityscape. I will be in touch to discuss the role further once I have had a chance to review your details.