Job Description

Are you a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to expand your expertise into health and safety consultancy and Principal Designer duties?


Due to our continued success, our Bristol office has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chartered Building Surveyor & CDM Principal Designer to take on a leadership role within our team. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to manage projects while ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and best practices.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of residential, commercial, and academic properties. Conduct building surveys, defect analysis, and provide expert recommendations. Ensure buildings conform to the latest building regulations & technical standards. Prepare specifications, obtain estimates, and administer contracts for maintenance & refurbishment works. Handle claims and negotiations with loss adjusters, preparing drawings & specifications for remedial work. Prepare schedules of dilapidations and provide advice on planning applications, appeals & boundary disputes. Oversee and supervise building work on site, ensuring compliance with safety & quality standards.
Advise clients on their duties under CDM 2015, ensuring they fulfil their legal obligations for health & safety. Lead CDM workshops, ensuring health & safety is embedded into the design process. Compile and manage Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and CDM Design Risk Registers (DRRs). Conduct design risk reviews and ensure that safe construction methods are established during the pre-construction phase. Review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) to ensure appropriate risk control measures and site-specific safety arrangements are in place. Carry out site inspections and compliance audits to assess health & safety performance. Prepare and issue Health & Safety Files upon project completion.

Experience and Skills Required

MRICS Chartered with strong experience in building surveying. Extensive knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and associated industry guidance (L153, L144). Proven experience in overseeing design risk management and running CDM workshops. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess construction hazards and advise on risk reduction strategies. Experience working in a multi-discipline consultancy environment. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Associate membership of the Association for Project Safety (APS) or technical membership of IOSH is desirable. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to produce considered reports and recommendations. Strong self-management and organisational skills to handle multiple projects effectively.

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


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