CDM Advisor

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd is seeking a capable CDM Advisor for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. You will help ensure CDM compliance, deliver technical guidance, and support the Principal Designer role within the Joint Design Office.

You will liaise with multiple stakeholders across design and construction, provide training on CDM regulations, and promote practical, safe design decisions on site and in design offices.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders at various management levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to develop practical CDM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide CDM compliance guidance in line with CDM Regulations 2015.
• Deliver expert advice and training to design teams and partners.
• Support the Joint Design Office and Technical Authority in CDM duties.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Problem solving

Education

CDM/HSE qualifications

CPD in Health & Safety

Job description

Job Title: CDM Advisor
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Pay: PAYE £386.74 or Umbrella £539.18
Job ID: 2323

Job Purpose / Overview

• Join us as a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Advisor, contributing to complex construction topics at HPC and you’ll be helping us to make sure we continue to deliver technical excellence for the project.
• The successful applicant will be a key member of the wider Technical Branch of the Joint Design Office [JDO]. The HPC Technical Director is accountable for discharging the Principal Designer Role as defined in the CDM Regulations (2015). For design changes made at the construction site, these duties are discharged through the JDO to ensure that CDM regulations are complied with. The role of the CDM team within the Technical Authority is to ensure compliance, provide expert advice and deliver training to the wider design teams to ensure the regulations are adhered to.

Job Purpose / Overview

• Join us as a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Advisor, contributing to complex construction topics at HPC and you’ll be helping us to make sure we continue to deliver technical excellence for the project.
• The successful applicant will be a key member of the wider Technical Branch of the Joint Design Office [JDO]. The HPC Technical Director is accountable for discharging the Principal Designer Role as defined in the CDM Regulations (2015). For design changes made at the construction site, these duties are discharged through the JDO to ensure that CDM regulations are complied with. The role of the CDM team within the Technical Authority is to ensure compliance, provide expert advice and deliver training to the wider design teams to ensure the regulations are adhered to.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

You will have good communication and presentation skills, being able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders across the wider business at various management levels from mid management up to director level.

You will need to:

• Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
• Be resilient, adaptable and have a willingness to learn and develop
• Understand an individual level of knowledge and where to receive guidance
• Be able to work and act autonomously
• Be pragmatic and practical in your approach to developing solutions

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional qualifications and membership of a recognised construction related organisation (e.g. CIBSE, ICE, IEE, IMechE, IStructE, RIBA, etc.)
• Validated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the field of Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Member of ICE H&S Register, MaPS etc.)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements
• Demonstrable, transferable skills within the field of CDM, Safety and Construction
• Decision making and escalation ability for resolution of issues
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of power station design (EPR or NPP) preferred
• Strong influencer