CDM Health & Safety Advisor – Construction

Morgan Philips Group; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group represents a major Scottish local authority seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer on a contract basis. The role focuses on CDM compliance, risk assessment reviews, and advisory support across construction programmes.

Hybrid, full-time six-month initial contract, reporting to the Programme Manager, with duties including site inspections, assessments, and guidance to project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven health and safety experience within construction environments.
• Experience of demolition and new-build projects.
• A strong working knowledge of the Principal Designer / Health & Safety role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CDM Adviser, supporting the Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor in fulfilling their duties across building, civil engineering and property maintenance projects.
• Review construction phase plans, pre-construction information, F10 notifications, designers’ risk assessments and health and safety files.
• Undertake competency assessments and pre-qualification reviews of designers, contractors and principal contractors.
• Conduct site inspections and CDM compliance audits, producing clear, structured reports with prioritised actions and monitoring them through to completion.
• Attend site progress and pre-start meetings, providing proportionate, practical advice to project managers, design teams and contractors.
• Provide advice on health and safety risk management within live operational environments.

Job description

Morgan Philips Group represents a major Scottish local authority seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer on a contract basis. The role focuses on CDM compliance, risk assessment reviews, and advisory support across construction programmes.

Hybrid, full-time six-month initial contract, reporting to the Programme Manager, with duties including site inspections, assessments, and guidance to project teams.