The OM Group
Principal Designer

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Job Summary
Due to continued success and growth, The OM Group is looking for a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant to join our talented and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity within an established multi-disciplinary team, where you will embrace a collaborative, client-centric approach working on private and public sector projects.
The successful candidate will ensure clients and projects remain compliant with current health and safety legislation, whilst positively influencing and controlling how risks are managed throughout the project lifecycle.
You will provide a high standard of service delivery with honest advice and clear solutions, to align with our core company values; share knowledge across the team and uphold our reputation as a preferred solutions provider for our clients.
Duties Include
- Working on a wide range of new-build and refurbishment projects across all industries including commercial, leisure, residential, public-sector and infrastructure.
- Implementing, and advising on the implementation of, the CDM 2015 Regulations for all relevant stakeholders within the project, as required.
- Fulfilling the responsibilities of the Principal Designer and assisting the Client in discharging their duties under The CDM Regulations 2015.
- Attending all relevant meetings, including DTMs, site meetings and Client project briefings.
- Preparing and reviewing CDM documentation, pre-construction information and health and safety plans and files.
- Being an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team by gaining and retaining clients and driving continuous improvement.
- Staying current on new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that may affect the company and its processes and procedures.
- Delegating, guiding and supporting work between the team as necessary and to promote efficiency.
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Skills & Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 + years’ experience within a similar role in the construction industry (essential)
- Strong knowledge of both CDM 2015 Regulations and current health and safety legislation (essential)
- Health and Safety related qualification (e.g. NEBOSH National General or Construction Certificate or equivalent as a minimum) (essential)
- Membership of IOSH and/or APS (desirable)
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation delivery.
- An effective team player, with a proactive, organised, disciplined and meticulous approach.
- Driving license with a flexible approach to travel (the role will be predominately based in the Midlands, with some national travel)
- Highly organised with a positive attitude, with demonstrable commercial awareness.


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Benefits
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- Pension scheme.
- Generous holiday scheme plus bank holidays.
- Relaxed office culture, with a focus on achieving a balanced lifestyle.
- Coaching programmes for personal development, mindset and wellbeing.
- Further training and professional development.
- Potential for further career progression, for the right candidate, delivering on the vision and growth strategy of the business.
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