Senior Design Engineer

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Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer on a 6 Month Contract, based in the Midlands/Hybrid.

Role Summary

The Principal Designer will take responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM) during the pre-construction and construction phases of projects. The role will lead on integrating health and safety into the design process, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and provide a professional, billable service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations, ensuring legal compliance across all relevant projects.

* Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase.

* Identify, eliminate, or control foreseeable risks through effective design risk management.

* Coordinate with the Principal Contractor representative (internal) to review methods of work and ensure wider CDM compliance through the construction phase.

* Ensure designers comply with their duties and co-operate with the project team.

* Advise clients on their CDM duties and responsibilities.

* Coordinate and communicate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders to embed health and safety throughout design and delivery.

* Maintain robust records and documentation to demonstrate compliance.

* Develop and maintain internal procedures, tools, and templates for CDM and safety compliance.

* Provide training and guidance to design teams on safety-in-design best practice.

* Act as a billable resource, ensuring services are charged appropriately to clients.

* Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, compliance standards, and efficiency.

Requirements

* Relevant degree (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Health & Safety) or equivalent experience.

* Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent).

* In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and associated guidance.

* Demonstrable experience acting as Principal Designer or in a similar CDM compliance role.

* Strong understanding of design risk management and safety in construction.

* Experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.

* Skills & Competencies

* Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver billable services.

* Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail.

* Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
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Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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