CDM Manager

UK Atomic Energy Authority; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a CDM Manager to provide strategic leadership for CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act compliance across major projects. You will shape governance, advise senior leadership, and ensure health, safety, and legal standards are embedded in delivery.

The role requires extensive CDM experience, strong reporting capabilities, and a commitment to inclusive safety culture within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health or NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent construction health and safety qualification.
• Extensive experience applying the CDM Regulations 2015 across major infrastructure, industrial, or complex engineering projects.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders on CDM and Building Safety Act duties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports, briefings, and governance documentation.
• Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive safety culture and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development and continual improvement of UKAEA’s CDM strategy, governance, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Act as the organisation’s CDM and construction safety SME, shaping strategy and best practice.
• Drive policy development, process improvements, and cultural change to strengthen CDM compliance.
• Identify and manage strategic risks, providing reporting to executive and board-level committees.
• Embed lessons learned and industry best practice to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

CDM expertise

Governance leadership

Reporting & governance documents

Executive advisory

H&S culture leadership

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Salary: £64,115 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division: Risk Assurance & QSHE
• Department: Safety, Health and Environment

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporatebonus schemeup to 7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive

The salary for this role is £64,115. Onsite working is expected for 3days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role can be based at any of the following sites;Culham, Oxfordshire

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As CDM Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership for the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) and the Building Safety Act across UKAEA. You will shape governance and assurance frameworks, provide expert guidance on complex infrastructure and engineering programmes, and ensure health, safety, and legal compliance are embedded throughout project delivery. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will influence organisational strategy, drive best practice, and help enable the safe delivery of the facilities that support the future of fusion energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide the development and continual improvement of UKAEA’s CDM strategy, governance, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on CDM and construction safety legislation, shaping organisational strategy and best practice.
• Drive policy development, process improvements, and cultural change to strengthen the application of CDM Regulations across UKAEA.
• Identify and manage strategic risks, providing reporting and recommendations to executive and board-level committees.
• Drive continuous improvement by embedding lessons learned and industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Essential:Level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (e.g. NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent).
• Desirable:NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent construction health and safety qualification.
• Extensive experience applying theCDM Regulations 2015across major infrastructure, industrial, or complex engineering projects.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders on CDM and Building Safety Act duty holder responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience producing high-quality technical reports, briefings, and governance documentation.
• Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive safety culture and leading by example.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and confident using digital tools to support reporting and analysis

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [emailprotected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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