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Senior Chartered Building Surveyor & CDM Principal DesignerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid) Employer: Leading Construction Consultancy Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsA 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 ResponsibilitiesBuilding Surveying DutiesProvide expert advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of residential, commercial and academic buildingsConduct building surveys, defect analysis and prepare detailed reports with recommendationsEnsure buildings comply with the latest building regulations and technical standardsPrepare specifications, obtain estimates, and administer maintenance and refurbishment contractsManage claims and negotiations with loss adjusters, preparing drawings and specifications for remedial worksPrepare schedules of dilapidations and advise on planning applications, appeals and boundary mattersOversee building works on site, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standardsPrincipal Designer & CDM ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on their legal duties under CDM 2015Lead CDM workshops to embed health and safety into the design processCompile and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and CDM Design Risk Registers (DRRs)Conduct design risk reviews and ensure safe construction methods are establishedReview Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) and ensure appropriate site-specific safety measuresCarry out site inspections, audits and health & safety performance assessmentsPrepare and issue Health & Safety Files upon project completionSkills & Experience RequiredMRICS Chartered with strong building surveying experienceSolid understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and related industry guidanceProven experience in design risk management and delivering CDM workshopsStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and advise on risk reductionExperience working within a multi-discipline consultancy environmentNEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualificationAPS membership (AssocAPS/TechAPS) or IOSH membership desirableExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office and capable of producing high-quality technical reportsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsFor more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine MundyAldwych 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.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ