Senior Chartered Building Surveyor & CDM Principal Designer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Employer: Leading Construction Consultancy
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
A leading construction consultancy is expanding its Bristol team and is seeking a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor & CDM Principal Designer to take on a key leadership role. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor who is looking to broaden their expertise into health & safety consultancy and Principal Designer duties.
You will play an integral role in delivering high-quality building surveying services while ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and industry best practice across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and academic projects.
Key Responsibilities
Building Surveying Duties
Provide expert advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of residential, commercial and academic buildings
Conduct building surveys, defect analysis and prepare detailed reports with recommendations
Ensure buildings comply with the latest building regulations and technical standards
Prepare specifications, obtain estimates, and administer maintenance and refurbishment contracts
Manage claims and negotiations with loss adjusters, preparing drawings and specifications for remedial works
Prepare schedules of dilapidations and advise on planning applications, appeals and boundary matters
Oversee building works on site, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
Principal Designer & CDM Responsibilities
Advise clients on their legal duties under CDM 2015
Lead CDM workshops to embed health and safety into the design process
Compile and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and CDM Design Risk Registers (DRRs)
Conduct design risk reviews and ensure safe construction methods are established
Review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) and ensure appropriate site-specific safety measures
Carry out site inspections, audits and health & safety performance assessments
Prepare and issue Health & Safety Files upon project completion
Skills & Experience Required
MRICS Chartered with strong building surveying experience
Solid understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and related industry guidance
Proven experience in design risk management and delivering CDM workshops
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and advise on risk reduction
Experience working within a multi-discipline consultancy environment
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification
APS membership (AssocAPS/TechAPS) or IOSH membership desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of producing high-quality technical reports
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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