Principal Designer Induction
Description
The Princial Designer (PD) induction formally introduces the appointed PD to the Imperial project governance framework, with particular emphasis on Health & Safety (H&S) management arrangements in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. (CDM 2015). The session outlines Imperial's project devliery strategy, standards and expectations during the pre-construction phase, including risk management, coordination requirements and documentation protocols. The respective legal duties and responsibilities retained by Imperial at the client, and those formally delegated to the PD under CDM 2015, will be clearly defined to ensure accountability and compliance. The PD team will be introduced to relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Asbestos Management Team, Building Management, Maintenance Operations, Fire Safety and other specialist advisors) to facilitate early coordination and information exchange.
Imperial's CDM strategy will be discussed in detail, including expectations relating to:
- Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
- Design risk management and hazard elimination
- Design review and coordination processes
- Preparation, structure and submission requirements for the Health & Safety File
- Requirements for the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation
- Communication protocols, reporting lines and escalation procedures for H&S matters
Engagement
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for arranging the PD induction meeting with the Health and Safety Team at the earliest appropriate stage following appointment. The meeting will be chaired by a representative of the Health & Safety Team.
Attendees should include, as a minimum:
- Principal Designer (lead representative)
- Project Manager
- Health & Safety Representative
- Other relevant Imperial stakeholders, where required
The induction should take place prior to significant design development to ensure risk management principles are embedded from the outset.
Forms & Links
No specific form is required for this induction. Relevant templates, guidance documents and procedural links will be shared electronically following the meeting.
Approvals & Compliance Review
The Health & Safety Team will issue applicable standards, procedural documents and reference materials to the PD team following the induction. Ongoing compliance will be monitored through design review meetings, project gateways and periodic H&S audits as required. The PD is expected to demonstrate active coordination of design risk management and provide evidence of compliance during the project review stages.
Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages
This induction process is not required to be repeated at subsequent RIBA stages. However, a further induction shall be undertaken if a new Principal Designer is appointes following termination or resignation of the previous PD.