Principal Contractor CDM Coordinator

Turmec; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Wellness Program

Health Insurance

On-site parking

On Site subsidised canteen

Job summary

Turmec is seeking a skilled Principal Contractor CDM Coordinator for a fixed-term five-month contract commencing September 2026 in Ireland's Leinster region. The role focuses on safe, compliant delivery of complex turnkey recycling plant projects under CDM 2015, coordinating with clients, designers, contractors and other duty holders.

You will lead design risk management, prepare CDM documentation, and promote a proactive safety culture across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate is required.
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, Health & Safety or Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Site Supervision or Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 duties for Principal Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CDM compliance across projects and maintain documentation.
• Provide guidance on health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Prepare and maintain CDM files, PCI, RAMS and health & safety plans.
• Lead design risk reviews and communicate residual risks.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and authorities.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and safety assessments.

Skills

CDM coordination

Regulatory compliance

HSE management

Project management

Documentation

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Project management / Construction qualification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Principal Contractor CDM Coordinator to join our team at Turmec, on a fixed-term contract for a period of five months, commencing September 2026. The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of complex turnkey recycling plant projects, ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) throughout the project lifecycle. The role will support Turmec in fulfilling its duties as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015, coordinating with clients, designers, contractors and other duty holders to ensure health and safety obligations are met and best practice is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as the central point for CDM coordination, the successful candidate will lead design risk management, promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and mitigating hazards at the design stage, and ensure all statutory CDM documentation is accurately prepared, maintained and communicated.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) across all applicable projects, ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal duties as Client and where applicable, Principal Designer.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams on CDM requirements, health and safety legislation and best practice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, coordinate and maintain all required CDM documentation, including:
• Client Briefs
• Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
• Design Risk Assessments
• Design Risk Registers
• Project Health & Safety Risk Registers
• Residual Risk Information
• Health & Safety Files
• Appointment letters for relevant duty holders
• Construction Phase Plan
• Coordinate and facilitate design risk review meetings, ensuring hazards are identified, eliminated or reduced where reasonably practicable and that residual risks are effectively communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain project risk registers, monitor the implementation of mitigation measures and ensure all safety-related actions are completed and closed out in a timely manner.
• Support the client statutory notifications and permits, including F10 notifications where required, and ensure projects remain compliant with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and CDM guidance, implementing improvements to company procedures, standards and working practices as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Projects, EHSQ, Procurement and Site Management, as well as external parties including clients, contractors, Principal Designers, local authorities, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication of safety-critical information.
• Undertake regular site inspections, audits and spot checks to monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM requirements, company procedures and project-specific safety arrangements.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings, ensuring health and safety considerations are embedded within the design and delivery process.
• Support investigations into incidents, near misses and design-related safety issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Review RAMS, lift plans, temporary works arrangements, work-at-height controls, MEWP controls, hot works, confined space controls, electrical isolation/LOTO arrangements and permit-to-work requirements where applicable.
• Promote the principles of safe design and continuous improvement, developing CDM procedures, templates, guidance documents and lessons learned to enhance project delivery and reduce future risk.
• Maintain evidence of Principal Contractor compliance, including induction records, training and competence records, inspection reports, toolbox talks, RAMS briefings, permits, contractor reviews, action close-outs and project handover records.
• Produce accurate reports and compliance records, ensuring all project documentation is maintained, controlled and issued in accordance with company procedures and project milestones.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required by management.

Key Attributes

• Strong working knowledge of Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, Health & Safety or Project Management.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Project Management, Site Supervision or Construction Management.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering or industrial projects.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage project risks proactively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple projects.
• Proficient in project documentation and administration.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills; able to engage effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

What we will offer you

• Full-time, permanent contract
• 21 days annual leave
• Company Pension
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance
• On-site parking
• On Site subsidised canteen