Senior CDM Consultant

Hunter Dunning Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Central London seeks a Senior CDM Consultant to lead CDM compliance on high-risk projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in CDM consultancy and will oversee projects from design to completion. Responsibilities include advising clients on health and safety, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior consultants. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Christmas break

Birthday leave

Travel expenses reimbursed

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in CDM consultancy, construction, or surveying.
• Experience with high-risk or high-profile projects.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM compliance on multiple high-risk projects.
• Advise clients on risk management and health & safety.
• Prepare and maintain CDM documentation.

Skills

CDM consultancy experience

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of UK construction standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring experience

Education

NEBOSH general or construction

Job description

Senior CDM Consultant

Senior CDM Consultant job in Central London, leading CDM compliance across complex commercial, residential, and large-scale development projects. This role will involve managing multiple high-risk projects, providing oversight from design through to construction completion, and mentoring junior CDM consultants. Offering a salary of up to 55,000 + hybrid working + benefits.

This opportunity is with a busy, growing consultancy delivering CDM and building safety advice across the built environment. The team works on high-profile and technically challenging projects, supporting clients in delivering safe, compliant, and practical solutions, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead CDM compliance on multiple high-risk projects from foundations through to completion
• Advise clients on risk management and health & safety during design and construction
• Prepare and maintain CDM documentation and project files
• Attend client and design team meetings, both in person and remotely
• Mentor junior CDM consultants and support professional development
• Conduct site visits across London and surrounding areas
• Ensure projects meet energy efficiency targets and sustainability objectives

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in CDM consultancy, construction, or surveying
• Confident client-facing experience with high-risk or high-profile projects
• Knowledge of UK construction and health & safety standards
• NEBOSH general or construction desirable
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

What you get back

• Salary up to 55,000
• 25 days holiday + Christmas break + birthday leave
• Hybrid working (1-2 days in office)
• Travel expenses reimbursed
• Exposure to high-profile projects and professional development opportunities

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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