CDM Consultant

Brandon James Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a CDM Consultant in the UK to ensure safety in major construction projects. The role involves early identification of risks and requires experience with CDM Regulations. You will influence projects from design through completion, enjoying career progression opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Professional development support

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure safety.
• Identify and manage risks throughout project lifecycle.
• Influence practical and safe solutions for clients.

Skills

CDM Regulations 2015

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Membership of IOSH or APS

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.

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 Cerrificate or equivalent qualification. (Desirable)