HandS/CDM Advisor- Colchester- Up to £50,000pa

Manpower UK; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary up to £50,000 + Benefits

National project exposure

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Health & Safety CDM Advisor in Colchester for a permanent role with hybrid working. You will provide CDM guidance, support Principal Designer responsibilities and perform site visits across the UK.

The role requires 2+ years' CDM/HandS experience, NEBOSH certification, and willingness to travel. Attending the Colchester office up to two days weekly is expected when not on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' CDM/HandS experience in a consultancy environment.
• NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate required.
• Experience delivering Principal Designer services under CDM 2015.
• Membership of APS and/or IOSH is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Act as CDM Advisor and Principal Designer across multiple construction projects.
• Advise clients and project teams on CDM 2015 and health and safety legislation.
• Coordinate health and safety during pre-construction phases.
• Review designs to identify opportunities to reduce risk.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects across sectors.
• Support audits, compliance reviews and best practice initiatives.
• Assist with bids and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Methodical approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

APS membership

IOSH membership

Job description

This permanent HandS/CDM Advisor role in Colchester, with a salary of up to £50,000pa plus benefits, offers hybrid working and involvement in projects nationwide. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary consultancy, collaborating with clients, designers and contractors to embed safety in project delivery from concept to completion. Duties include providing CDM guidance, supporting Principal Designer responsibilities, and conducting site visits across the UK. Applicants should hold relevant health and safety qualifications alongside practical CDM experience. The position requires attendance at the Colchester office up to two days weekly when not on site, with travel to project locations as needed. Strong communication, autonomy and a methodical approach are essential.

Handamp;S / CDM Advisor Colchester | Hybrid Working | Up to £50,000 + Benefits Influence Safer Projects. Make a Real Impact. Are you a Health andamp; Safety professional with CDM and Principal Designer experience looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and exposure to projects across the UK£ We''re supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for an Handamp;S / CDM Advisor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside clients, designers and contractors, helping to shape safer project delivery from concept through to completion. The role is primarily based around the Colchester office, with the expectation of attending the office up to two days per week (when not on site) and travelling to projects across the UK as required.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Acting as CDM Advisor and Principal Designer across a range of construction projects
• Advising clients and project teams on CDM 2015 and wider health andamp; safety legislation
• Coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase
• Reviewing designs and identifying opportunities to eliminate and reduce risk
• Liaising with clients, designers, contractors and key stakeholders
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously across various sectors
• Supporting audits, compliance reviews and best practice initiatives
• Assisting with business development and bid submissions

What We''re Looking For

• At least 2 years'' experience in a CDM, Principal Designer or Handamp;S Advisory role
• NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate
• Experience delivering Principal Designer services under CDM 2015
• Membership of APS and/or IOSH
• Strong understanding of construction health andamp; safety legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays

What''s In It For You

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• National project exposure across multiple sectors
• Professional development and membership support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package