Assistant CDM Consultant

Job Title: Assistant CDM Consultant

Location: Birmingham

Sector: Multi Disciplinary

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established consultancy for a Junior / Assistant Health & Safety Consultant to join their team and support the delivery of CDM Principal Designer services across a range of construction projects. This role is ideal for a graduate or someone at the very early stages of their health and safety career. No significant previous experience is required, as full training, mentoring, and day‑to‑day support will be provided.

Any prior exposure to construction, health and safety, or a related subject would be helpful, but is not essential. The position is mainly office‑based, with some visits to client offices and construction sites as part of learning the role.

• Assisting senior consultants and Principal Designers on live projects
• Helping to gather and organise pre‑construction information
• Supporting the preparation of simple health and safety documentation
• Attending design team and client meetings alongside experienced colleagues
• Learning how CDM regulations are applied in practicei>
• Helping with basic risk information and project record
• Visiting construction sites with senior team members to observe and assist
• Working with internal teams and external consultants as part of project delivery

• An interest in construction, design, or health and safety
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and confidence working with others
• Basic organisation skills and the ability to manage simple tasks
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
• A relevant degree or health & safety qualification (or working towards one)
• Qualifications such as the NEBOSH Construction/General Certificate
• IOSH Affiliate membership
• Graduate, trainee, or career‑changer applicants are encouraged to apply

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