CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant

CDM Principal Designer Construction Safety Consultant required by a professional services and engineering consultancy. They provide technical, advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services across the built and natural environment.

This is a project delivery-focused role providing expert CDM and H&S advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, healthcare, education, manufacturing and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Advise clients and project teams on health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate and manage design risk throughout the pre-construction phase.
• Review designs to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.
• Lead design risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and review Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
• Undertake site inspections and provide practical safety advice.
• Produce clear reports and risk management recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Promote best practice in construction health and safety.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).

• Proven experience delivering Health & Safety and CDM advice within construction or infrastructure environments.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel mainly regionally with some wider travel.

• Strong IT, reporting and administrative skills.

Desirable

• IMaPS, TechIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards professional membership.

• ISO 45001 auditing experience.

• Evidence of continued professional development and aspirations towards Chartered status.

• Rail sector experience would be welcomed.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Structured training, mentoring and career development.

• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-sector projects across the UK.

• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package.