CDM Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

£50k–£60k salary

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Shirley Parsons Ltd is seeking a CDM Advisor in London with strong CDM 2015 knowledge and construction-site experience. The role offers autonomy, variety, and clear career progression within a global consultancy.

You will deliver CDM services across high-profile projects, advise on design risk management, and manage relationships with clients and project teams while promoting health and wellbeing across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and design risk management.
• Experience on construction sites and practical health and safety delivery.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM Advisor and Principal Designer services across multiple projects.
• Advise clients, design teams and contractors on CDM duties.
• Review design risk management processes and risk registers.
• Attend project and stakeholder meetings.
• Undertake site visits to monitor health and safety compliance.
• Support teams in identifying and mitigating construction risks.
• Prepare pre-construction information and health and safety files.
• Build relationships with clients and provide practical safety advice.

Skills

CDM Regulations 2015

Construction site experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent workstyle

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

CDM Advisor

Leading Global Consultancy | London (4 Days Office/Site-Based, 1 Day Home Working) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Opportunity

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced CDM Advisor to join its growing Health & Safety team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong CDM 2015 knowledge and previous construction site experience who is looking for a role offering genuine autonomy, variety, and career progression.

Working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, designers, and project teams, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations while influencing best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with 4 days based in London (office and project sites) and 1 day working from home, together with full autonomy to manage your own diary and workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM Advisor and Principal Designer services across multiple construction projects.
• Advise clients, design teams, and contractors on their duties under the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Review and assess design risk management processes and design risk registers.
• Attend project, design, and stakeholder meetings.
• Undertake site visits and inspections to monitor health and safety compliance.
• Support project teams in identifying and mitigating construction risks during design and delivery phases.
• Prepare and review pre-construction information and health and safety files.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Promote a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across projects.

About You

• Proven experience working as a CDM Advisor, Principal Designer Advisor, CDM Consultant, or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Previous experience working on construction sites.
• Excellent understanding of construction processes, design risk management, and health & safety legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or a similar professional body would be advantageous.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in London and 1 day from home.
• Full autonomy over your diary and workload.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised consultancy.
• Exposure to landmark and prestigious construction projects.
• Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.