CDM Consultant

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a CDM Consultant to embed in high-profile developments across the UK. In this role, you will ensure safety is integrated into complex projects, collaborating with architects and engineers to manage risks effectively from concept to completion. The position offers professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and a balanced working approach.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer.
• Background in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Health & Safety.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or working towards chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is at the heart of design and delivery on complex projects.
• Partner with teams to drive safer outcomes.
• Identify and manage risks effectively.

Skills

Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step as a CDM Consultant on some of the UK's most ambitious and complex construction projects?

This is a role for a CDM Consultant who wants more than just compliance. You'll be embedded into high-profile developments, ensuring safety is at the heart of design and delivery while navigating the challenges of multi-million-pound projects.

As a CDM Consultant, you'll partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive safer outcomes across sectors such as healthcare, regeneration, commercial, and high-rise residential. You'll be the voice that ensures risks are identified early, managed effectively, and eliminated wherever possible. Joining as a CDM Consultant, you'll be stepping into a role where your expertise directly influences the success and safety of major schemes - from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Embed into high-profile developments to ensure safety is at the heart of design and delivery on multi-million-pound projects.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive safer outcomes across sectors including healthcare, regeneration, commercial, and high-rise residential.
• Identify risks early, manage them effectively, and eliminate where possible, influencing project decisions from concept through to completion.

What’s on offer

• Complex, career-defining projects – get involved in large-scale, high-value developments that will challenge and excite.
• Influence from start to finish – be part of projects from feasibility and design through to construction and handover.
• Your voice matters – become the trusted advisor clients, designers, and contractors rely on for practical, safe solutions.
• Professional development – CPD support, mentorship, and a clear pathway to senior/lead consultant roles.
• Balanced working – flexible approach with time split across sites, client offices, and home.
• Competitive package – strong salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits offering.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and their practical application to complex projects.
• Background in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Health & Safety.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or working towards chartership (preferred).
• NEBOSH Construction Cerrificate or equivalent qualification. (Desirable)