Turner & Townsend

Stevenage

Principal Designer - Health & Safety

FULL TIME ON-SITE SENIOR
Posted 8 months ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

This role is for a Principal Designer responsible for understanding client needs and identifying solutions to their challenges. The primary focus is on ensuring excellent service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure client awareness of their duties under CDM 2015.
  • Review health and safety information and advise on necessary surveys.
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather information and build consensus.
  • Oversee the creation and management of the Design Risk Register.
  • Assist clients in identifying suitable preconstruction information.
  • Compile the Pre-construction Information Pack and Health and Safety File.

Requirements Snapshot

  • NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ L6 in Health & Safety or equivalent.
  • Technical Member of IOSH (or higher).
  • APS Principal Designer accreditation.
  • Extensive experience in similar projects/programmes.
  • Proficiency in Design Risk Management and Hierarchy of Controls.

Expected Impact

The Principal Designer will ensure projects are delivered safely and compliantly, mitigating risks and meeting client expectations. This role is crucial in safeguarding project teams and end-users by embedding robust health and safety practices from the outset.

This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Designer to join our dynamic team in Stevenage. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for understanding the Clients’ needs and proactively identify solutions to their challenges and ensure consistent delivery of service excellence in meeting their needs and expectations.

  • To make sure the Client is aware of their duties under CDM 2015
  • Review existing H&S information and provide advice if additional surveys are required
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Oversee the creation of the Design Risk Register
  • Assisting the client in identifying suitable project preconstruction information
  • Compilation of the Pre-construction information pack
  • Assurance of supplier appointment, advise on the competency for the role
  • Supply the Principal Contractor with the H&S information to inform their construction works
  • To liaise with the Principal Contractor throughout the construction phase
  • To compile the Health and Safety File

Qualifications

  • NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ L6 in Health & Safety
  • NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational H&S
  • NEBOSH Fire Certificate
  • Technical Member of IOSH
  • Certified Member of IOSH
  • Chartered Member of IOSH
  • APS Principal Designer
  • Extensive years + experience working on similar projects / programmes
  • Proficient in Design Risk Management
  • Proficient in the implementation of the Hierarchy of Controls to proposed designs.
  • Proficient in managing the H&S risk of the preconstruction stage

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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