Senior CDM Consultant

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior CDM Consultant. You will play a vital role in providing design risk advice, mentoring juniors, and engaging directly with clients. The position offers flexibility in project management and opportunities for career progression to Principal Designer or Associate level.

Benefits

Freedom to manage your projects

Real progression opportunities

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering CDM consultancy and design risk services.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior CDM Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM Consultant and Principal Designer on multiple projects.
• Provide expert design risk and CDM advice to clients and project teams.
• Engage directly with clients, managing relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Design risk advisory

Mentoring

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IMaPS / TechIOSH

Job description

Are you a Senior CDM Consultant who enjoys variety, client interaction, and the freedom to make an impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Manchester's most respected, independent construction consultancies - a company that gives its Senior CDM Consultants genuine autonomy and a voice within the business. You'll be working on a range of projects across the commercial, residential, and education sectors, trusted to lead relationships, manage design risk, and mentor the next generation of CDM professionals.

As a Senior CDM Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping how clients approach health, safety, and design risk - with full backing from a leadership team that values initiative and innovation.

The Senior CDM Consultant Role:

• Act as lead CDM Consultant and Principal Designer on multiple projects
• Provide expert design risk and CDM advice to clients and project teams
• Mentor junior CDM Consultants and contribute to the team's development
• Engage directly with clients, managing relationships and ensuring compliance with CDM 2015

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• IMaPS / TechIOSH (minimum)
• Proven track record delivering CDM consultancy and design risk services
• Strong client-facing and communication skills

Benefits:

• Freedom to manage your projects and clients independently
• Real progression opportunities toward Principal Designer or Associate level
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, and a supportive culture