H&S Consultant /CDM Principal Designer

First Military Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior H&S Consultant to assist with pre-construction information and ensure health & safety compliance on projects. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification, experience in construction, and strong knowledge of CDM regulations. The role involves site inspections, project meetings, and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Preference for construction-related experience.
• Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation.
• An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction or General is required.
• An understanding of the design process and the principles of risk reduction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and associated software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information.
• Review construction phase plans.
• Provide advice to contractors on CDM.
• Undertake site inspections/CDM audits.
• Support colleagues at design team meetings.
• Set up projects and provide administrative support.
• Work under direction to deliver the duties of the Principal Designer.
• Once trained, undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance.
• Attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required.

Skills

Construction-related experience

CDM regulations awareness

NEBOSH Construction or General qualification

Understanding of design process

Microsoft Office and Teams knowledge

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Job description

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H&S Consultant / CDM Principal Designer, Birmingham

Client: First Military Recruitment

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c87bf454fc9e

Job Views: 9

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior H&S Consultant on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information.
• Review construction phase plans.
• Provide advice to contractors on CDM.
• Undertake site inspections/CDM audits.
• Support colleagues at design team meetings.
• Set up projects and provide administrative support.
• Work under direction to deliver the duties of the Principal Designer.
• Once trained, undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance.
• Attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan.
• Support senior staff as required.

Skills and qualifications:

• Preference for construction-related experience.
• Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation.
• An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction or General is required (Construction is preferred).
• An understanding of the design process and the principles of risk reduction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and associated software.
• Ability to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within the resource profile established before the project start.