CDM Consultant

Brandon James Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multi-disciplinary Building Consultancy in Leeds is seeking a talented CDM Consultant to join their Health & Safety team. This role involves acting as Principal Designer, advising clients on compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, and ensuring project safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Chartership sponsorship

Exposure to varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience working as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer.
• Solid understanding of CDM 2015 and wider Health & Safety legislation.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or working towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations.
• Provide specialist CDM consultancy and advice to clients and project teams.
• Prepare pre-construction information and review health & safety files.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Client communication

Design risk management

Education

Background in construction, architecture, or building surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced CDM Consultant looking to take the next step in your career?

Our client, a respected multi-disciplinary Building Consultancy based in Leeds, is seeking a talented CDM Consultant to strengthen their growing Health & Safety team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to develop as a CDM Consultant while also acting as Principal Designer on a range of exciting projects. You will be joining a consultancy that values career progression, collaboration, and technical excellence, making this the perfect environment for an ambitious CDM Consultant.

The Role

As a CDM Consultant / Principal Designer, you will play a central role in advising clients on compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently. You will act as the key point of contact for clients, design teams, and contractors, guiding them through the health and safety requirements from concept to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations
• Providing specialist CDM consultancy and advice to clients and project teams
• Undertaking design risk reviews and advising on design risk management
• Preparing pre-construction information and reviewing health & safety files
• Carrying out site inspections and audits to ensure compliance

The Person

The ideal candidate will be motivated, proactive, and keen to develop their career in a collaborative consultancy environment. You should have:

• Experience working as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer
• A solid understanding of CDM 2015 and wider Health & Safety legislation
• A background in construction, architecture, or building surveying (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing ability
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or working towards chartered status

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development support and chartership sponsorship
• Exposure to varied and prestigious projects across the UK
• A supportive and collaborative team culture