CDM Advisor

Rullion; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an experienced CDM Advisor to join a major construction programme in Bridgwater, Somerset, with hybrid working. The role focuses on designing health and safety into the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, and coordinating PCI and Health & Safety File documentation.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams and construction stakeholders to embed best practice in risk management and regulatory compliance across the project.

Qualifications

• Experience in CDM, construction safety or design risk management.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Health and safety CPD (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, pragmatic approach to risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and health and safety standards.
• Manage and maintain Design Risk Registers and communicate risks.
• Prepare, review and update PCI documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate Health and Safety File development with designers and principal contractors.
• Review design proposals to eliminate hazards or reduce risks.
• Support safe management of design changes and temporary works during construction.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide CDM guidance and promote best practices.

Skills

CDM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Education

Professional qualification in construction

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid working available

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced CDM Advisor to join a major construction project in Bridgwater, supporting the delivery of technical excellence, design safety and regulatory compliance on a complex, large-scale infrastructure programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable CDM professional to work alongside multidisciplinary design teams and construction stakeholders, ensuring that health and safety considerations are embedded throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

• Monitor and review compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and relevant health and safety standards.
• Manage and maintain Design Risk Registers, ensuring risks are identified, communicated and appropriately controlled.
• Prepare, review and update Pre-Construction Information (PCI) documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of Health and Safety Files, working closely with designers and principal contractors.
• Review design proposals to ensure hazards are eliminated or reduced and residual risks are clearly communicated.
• Support the safe management of design changes and temporary works during construction.
• Engage with key stakeholders to provide CDM guidance, promote best practice and resolve health and safety issues.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a CDM, construction safety or design risk management role.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.
• A relevant professional qualification and membership of a recognised construction-related professional body.
• Health and safety-related CPD, such as a NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams at all levels.
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to risk management, problem-solving and regulatory compliance.

Experience within the power generation, nuclear or wider energy sector would be advantageous.

Join a high-profile infrastructure project where your expertise will directly contribute to safe design, effective risk management and successful construction delivery.

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