Head of Design Safety

We are a global design leader ranked within the UK Top 20 and within the Global Top 100 of architectural practices.  With our Head Office in London, we have studios across the UK and internationally in New York, Singapore and Amsterdam.

Our people are the foundation of our culture: tightly knit and incredibly welcoming.  We nurture our staff and encourage their creative and entrepreneurial spirit. We set high standards for ourselves and our teams work collaboratively to achieve the best, and have the determination and drive to do things better.   We like to push ourselves, creatively, in business and as a team.  We listen and explore every ­angle with our clients so that we make the creative journey an enjoyable one for all. 

Head of Design Safety

We are on the lookout for an experienced Design Safety / CDM / Principal Designer specialist to lead our Safety Design Services and champion the importance of health and safety in our projects, promoting a culture of safety across the whole global practice.

You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for design safety, together with your leadership, co-ordination and technical expertise to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of technical, health & safety, including CDM and Building Safety Bill requirements, as well as help our project leaders integrate design safety across all project stages and deliverables.

You will collaborate with others to ensure that our technical staff are kept up to date with the latest emerging industry discussions and best practice related to CDM / project health and safety. You will continually improve our internal standards, deliver regular training to drive our staff technical competency, maintain relevant company accreditations and carry out project reviews on UK and international projects.

Whilst delivering the CDM Principal Designer and Safety Design services, you will have the unique opportunity to manage bids and fee proposals for these services as well as represent the practice externally and develop business opportunities in the field of design for health and safety. 

We are looking for someone who is driven and proactive, with an open and inquisitive mind-set and a concern for quality.

Your skills:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills Excellent presentation skills Strong team player and able to lead multidisciplinary meetings Highly organised and efficient with attention to detail Technical competency with good understanding of CDM and Building Safety Act requirements. Revit capability is essential with good understanding of BIM ISO19650 standards Digital competency, skilled in CAD, Microsoft Office and Affinity Suite applications (training will be provided where needed).

Your qualifications and experience:

• Qualified architect or architectural technologist preferred, other construction backgrounds will be considered Qualifications or accreditation in CDM Principal Designer role such as RIBA, APS or IOSH Experience in a CDM/ H&S oriented role. Technical knowledge and experience of all RIBA workstages.

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We work collaboratively, with all of our projects benefiting from the invaluable experience and enthusiasm that our accumulated knowledge brings.

You’ll experience a friendly and inclusive working environment where you are able to create, explore and most importantly enjoy what you do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and we will support your development and help you achieve your goals and career ambitions.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Please contact us if you need any support in making your application.

Our Diversity is our strength. We celebrate our differences and we come together to listen, explore and create. We want to nurture talent regardless of background and location. We particularly encourage applicants from communities under-represented in the profession.