CDM Advisers / Principal Designers
Principal Designer
The role of the Principal Designer as defined by the 2015 Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations is to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the health and safety aspects of a construction project. This includes providing advice on health and safety matters to the client, designers, and contractors involved in the project. The Principal Designer must plan and coordinate the pre-construction phase of the project, provide suitable and sufficient advice about health and safety matters to any other designer or contractor involved in the project, and ensure that the project is carried out in a way that secures the health and safety of people who are involved in the construction work. Additionally, the Principal Designer must also provide advice to the client to help them meet their duties as defined by the Regulations. Furthermore, the Principal Designer must review and approve the construction phase plan, prepare health and safety files, and prepare a report on completion of the project. In summary, the role of the Principal Designer is to ensure that the health and safety requirements of the project are met throughout its lifecycle.
CDM Adviser
The role of the CDM Adviser is to ensure that the client and Principal Designer meet their duties under the 2015 CDM Regulations. The CDM Adviser works closely with the client and the Principal Designer to guarantee that the design and construction of the project is carried out in a safe manner. The CDM Adviser is responsible for providing advice on safety and health matters related to design and construction. They are also required to review and comment on the Construction Phase Plan and the Pre-Construction Information. They may also be required to review and comment on the Principal Designer’s Risk Assessment and Method Statements. The CDM Adviser must also ensure that the client and Principal Designer are aware of their duties and responsibilities as set out in the regulations. The CDM Adviser should also provide advice on how to ensure compliance with the regulations. In addition, the CDM Adviser should ensure that the client and Principal Designer have sufficient resources in place to safely carry out the project and ensure the health and safety of all personnel involved. Overall, the role of the CDM Adviser is to ensure that the client and the Principal Designer are in compliance with their duties and responsibilities under the 2015 CDM Regulations.