CDM Consultant

Brandon James Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced CDM Consultant to ensure safety in high-value construction projects. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, drive compliance with CDM Regulations, and influence project outcomes from design to delivery. The ideal candidate has significant experience in consultancy and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

CPD support

Mentorship

Flexible working

Strong salary

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits offering

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and their practical application.
• Background in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is at the heart of design and delivery of projects.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors for safer outcomes.
• Identify and manage risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Experience as a CDM Consultant

Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 confident to challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or working towards chartership (preferred)
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification. (Desirable)