CDM Consultant

Brandon James; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction seeks a CDM Consultant to ensure safety in high-profile projects across various sectors. The role demands expertise in CDM Regulations and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders. You will join complex projects from design through to completion, proactively mitigating risks and enhancing project safety. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a flexible working approach.

Benefits

Strong salary

Bonus potential

CPD support and mentorship

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer in a consultancy.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 for complex projects.
• Background in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is at the core of design and delivery.
• Identify, manage, and eliminate risks throughout project stages.
• Collaborate with project teams to drive safer outcomes.

Skills

CDM Regulations understanding

Communication skills

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Embed within high-profile developments to ensure safety is at the core of design and delivery.
• Identify early, manage effectively, and eliminate risks across project stages from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to drive safer outcomes across healthcare, regeneration, commercial, and high-rise residential sectors.
• Provide expert CDM input as a voice that guides practical, safe solutions for project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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 Certificate or equivalent qualification. (Desirable)