CDM Principal Designer — Health & Safety Lead (Hybrid)

Shirley Parsons; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to shape health and safety practices in the UK. This role involves acting as CDM Principal Designer, providing health and safety guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, a NEBOSH certificate, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting professional growth while working on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction and design, ideally with an engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations; familiarity with the Building Safety Act is a plus.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and contributing to Building Safety Act readiness.
• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting competency development and delivering specialist training.
• Collaborating with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Health and safety guidance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Chartered status (CMIOSH, CMaPS, Chartered Engineer)

Job description

A global consultancy is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to shape health and safety practices in the UK. This role involves acting as CDM Principal Designer, providing health and safety guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, a NEBOSH certificate, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting professional growth while working on significant infrastructure projects.