CDM Manager

Canary Wharf Group

London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Gym membership

Store discounts

Family leave

Job summary

A leading construction company in London is seeking a CDM Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will oversee the management of design risks and collaborate with various teams to promote safety across all project phases. The ideal candidate has significant experience in major construction projects and relevant health and safety qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Proven experience working on major construction projects.
Understanding of design and construction processes and CDM Regulations.
Willingness to undertake training and personal development.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary advisor on CDM compliance.
Influence and collaborate with internal project teams.
Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the CDM Manager role at Canary Wharf Group.

The CDM Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting Canary Wharf Construction (CWC) compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The role ensures that health and safety risks are effectively managed across all phases of the building lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and occupation. This position is instrumental in promoting safe design, coordinated construction and integrated project delivery across a complex and high-profile estate. The role will include regular site visits to assess compliance, engage with project teams, and support safe delivery on the ground.

Salary range: £70,000 - £75,000 - dependent on experience.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

Main Responsibilities

Serve as the primary advisor on CDM compliance, ensuring the organisation fulfils its duties as a Client under CDM 2015.
Provide strategic health and safety input during early RIBA stages, embedding design risk management into project planning, including acting as Principal Designer on CWC’s smaller projects, when requested.
Influence and collaborate with internal project teams, designers, consultants, and contractors to promote safe and coordinated design outcomes.
Oversee the selection, appointment, and performance of Principal Designers and Principal Contractors, ensuring legal and procedural compliance.
Review and challenge key design safety documentation, including pre-construction information, design risk registers and coordination reports.
Support project teams across the planning, procurement, design development, and construction phases, ensuring CDM principles are applied consistently.
Monitor and manage consultant performance, ensuring outputs align with project safety goals and integrate with the wider safety management system.
Proactively identify and promote innovative and practical solutions to improve design coordination, construction safety, and long-term asset operation.
Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance, engage with delivery teams, and provide hands-on support during key project milestones. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by Senior Management.

Person Specification

Proven experience working on major construction projects.
Understanding of design and construction processes and procedures. Knowledge of CDM Regulations and RIBA Plan of Work.
Formal Health and Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent); CSCS Card (Health & Safety Manager).
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APS, IOSH, IIRSM, CIOB).
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Good influencing skills and ability to influence behaviour.
Team player able to work with project teams, design consultants and Health and Safety department members.
Ability to develop and implement CDM and Health and Safety performance improvement-related systems and procedures.
Willingness to undertake training and a personal development program.
Ability to train others where knowledge and skills allow.
Computer literate with Microsoft Office and good administrative skills.

Health, Safety and Welfare Responsibilities

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

What We Offer

We recognise the importance of ESG principles and have developed an ESG Strategy. All staff should understand and adopt this strategy, including adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and contributing to community and volunteering initiatives.

In addition, we offer flexible working, learning and development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health benefits, gym membership, store discounts and family leave.

If you are interested in joining our team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.

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