EPP0071 - Consultant - Principal Designer

Essex County County are Procuring on behalf of Tendring District Council.

The District wishes to appoint a Principal Designer to fulfil all services required over RIBA stages 1 to 6.

This tender offers the services of a Principal Designer (CDM) to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the construction project lifecycle. Responsibilities include informing the client of their regulatory duties, planning and monitoring health and safety in the pre-construction phase, coordinating with designers and contractors, preparing and updating health and safety files, and ensuring collaboration among project stakeholders. The Principal Designer will conduct site visits, review existing documentation, advise on additional surveys, and manage health and safety aspects during the design and construction stages. Post-construction, they will collate information for the Health and Safety File and issue it to the client. The tender outlines specific tasks at each project stage, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to health and safety management.

Further details relating to this tender can be found within the tender documentation.

Tendring's objectives for the development of designated sites include transforming them into a new residential-led scheme, delivering high-quality, mixed-tenure homes with a focus on tenure-blind inclusivity. Additionally, the plan aims to establish a community facility and flexible commercial spaces supporting local economic growth. The development will prioritize a rational site layout, enhancing public realms, and integrating seamlessly into surrounding communities. Environmental considerations involve improving natural landscapes, biodiversity, and implementing sustainable urban drainage systems. The project aims to generate local employment and training opportunities, adhere to Housing Design Standards, ensure good daylight levels, minimize long-term maintenance costs, and promote low-carbon living. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable design that contributes to Tendring's low-carbon aspirations.