Senior CDM Consultant

Brandon James Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an experienced CDM Consultant to join their team. The role involves acting as Principal Designer, ensuring health and safety compliance in prestigious projects while offering hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Car allowance

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual leave increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Professional memberships paid

Tailored career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a CDM role.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Background in architecture, engineering, or surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Designer under CDM regulations.
• Lead design risk reviews and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with architects and project stakeholders.

Skills

Design risk management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

TechIOSH/GradIOSH membership

APS membership

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy, based in Central London and specialising in high-profile infrastructure and built environment projects, is seeking an experienced CDM Consultant to join their collaborative and long-standing team. This exciting opportunity involves leading on iconic projects across London and supporting the delivery of best-in-class health and safety services in design and construction phases.

As a CDM Consultant, you will gain exposure to some of the capital’s most prestigious developments, with the added benefit of hybrid working arrangements. The consultancy has an excellent reputation for nurturing talent and offers clear paths for progression, making this an ideal move for an experienced professional looking to grow within a supportive and technically strong environment.

The Senior CDM Consultant’s role

The CDM Consultant will act as Principal Designer under the CDM 2015 Regulations, offering expert advice to clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure compliance and promote safe construction practices. You will be responsible for leading design risk reviews, attending design meetings, and ensuring the integration of robust health and safety measures from concept through to completion.

You will liaise closely with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders, using your strong technical and regulatory knowledge to influence design safety and manage risk effectively.

The Senior CDM Consultant

The successful CDM Consultant will ideally meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a CDM Principal Designer or CDM Consultant role (essential)
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• Working towards or holding TechIOSH/GradIOSH membership (preferred)
• APS membership (IMaPS / CMaPS) (preferred)
• Background in architecture, engineering, or surveying (preferred)

A confident communicator and proactive professional with a solid understanding of design risk management will thrive in this role.

In Return?

• Salary: £55,000 – £62,000 (DOE)
• Annual performance bonus
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Professional memberships paid
• Tailored career development and progression support

If you are a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer considering your next move, get in touch with George Cassidy at Brandon James to discuss further.

? 01628 367 040

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