CDM Consultant/Principal Designer

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and safety consultancy is seeking a CDM Consultant/Principal Designer to work on various construction projects across the UK. The role requires ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, delivering expert health and safety advice, and acting as Principal Designer. Candidates should have a degree in Construction or Health and Safety and 1-2 years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £40k and £46k plus benefits including car allowance, training, and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Training and development

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in the Construction Industry with understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Deliver expert health and safety advice and guidance to Clients.
• Act as Principal Designer on construction projects.
• Assist CDM duty holders in meeting their responsibilities.
• Create and manage project documentation and records.
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Construction or Health and Safety

Job description

CDM Consultant/Principal Designer required to join a Health and Safety Consultancy, working with a wide range of clients across many sectors including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Leisure, Property, Rail, Residential and Retail.

You will support the delivery of CDM Consultancy Services on construction projects throughout the UK, which will require overnight stays of 2-3 nights per month. Your primary base of work will be the Derby office so you must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth, supported by comprehensive training and development.

Duties include:

• Ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation
• Delivering expert health and safety advice and guidance to Clients
• Acting as Principal Designer on construction projects
• Assisting CDM duty holders in meeting their CDM and wider health and safety responsibilities
• Creating, managing and maintaining all required project documentation and records
• Conducting Site Safety Inspections

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction or Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• A full UK driving license

Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in the Construction Industry with a strong understanding of CDM Regulations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.

The role is paying £40k - £46k plus a benefits package which includes further training and development, £4,800 car allowance, pension, allowance for overnight stays and 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.