Job description - summary
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.
Job description - the role
AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Principle Designer for a 6 month contract based in Birmingham (hybrid)
Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience
The successful candidate will champion design safety across multi-disciplinary teams, provide expert CDM advice and support the continued growth of our CDM Principal Designer capability.
You will be expected to:
- Lead design risk and hazard workshops.
- Apply the General Principles of Prevention to identify and reduce design risks.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety is embedded throughout projects.
- Manage high-risk interfaces and complex infrastructure risks.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on CDM Regulations 2015 requirements.
- Prepare and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) packs.
- Coordinate communication between clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Undertake design and site safety audits, identify improvements and share lessons learned.
- Oversee the preparation and completion of Health & Safety Files throughout project delivery.
- Relevant degree in Civil, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body.
- Experience as a CDM Principal Designer, Design Safety Specialist, or similar design risk role.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and infrastructure design risks.
About the client
About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup’s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Job Reference: ARB01344
