Design & Safety Advisor

City Property (Glasgow) LLP provides management, development and disposal of Glasgow City Council’s non operational surplus land and property assets and we are seeking a Design & Safety Advisor to join our team.

Hours: Full time (35 hours), permanent

Salary: £42,405 to £49,312

Entitlements: 26 days annual leave plus 12.5 public holidays, pension with Strathclyde Pension Fund

The Design & Safety Advisor will Champion Health and Safety for Technical Services and ensure compliance with H&S Regulations. They will provide Health and Safety support to project teams in connection with construction and property maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Provide specialist professional advice and recommendations as it applies to the industry.
• Prepare and maintain project level CDM compliance strategies.
• Undertake due diligence of the Principal Designer role across projects.
• Inform and assist clients in discharging their duties at each stage of the process under the CDM Regulations.
• Receive strategic briefs and advise on the development of the project brief.
• Review implications of procurement methods in respect of CDM regulations.
• Carrying out design reviews with team members and co-ordinate health and safety matters.
• Undertake other professional and technical duties in relation to vacant properties.
• Represent the LLP in a professional and diligent manner meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to.

Person specification

Essential

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK) or equivalent.
• Construction related qualification to a minimum of HNC Experience of undertaking Health and Safety duties in a construction related environment.
• A recognised professional qualification such as Chartered Engineer, Chartered Architect or Chartered
• Building Surveyor or sufficient equivalent experience.
• Certified member of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS) or similar. Application Form Certificate(s) Commitment to CPD providing supporting evidence.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience of working on a diverse portfolio of non-domestic assets.
• Experience of all current statutory and legislative requirements to perform the duties of the post.
• Choose the best way for communicating for your audience and situation.
• Can keep themselves and team focused on the most important things, but let other people express their views
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Client management skills. Skilled in the use of information technology including all
• Microsoft programmes

How to apply

The full job description and person specification can be viewed HERE.

If you’re interested in applying, please send your CV to recruitment@citypropertyglasgow.co.uk