CDM Health and Safety lead

Overview

In this role you will lead the CDM and Health & Safety service for the London office, shaping the regional offering and guiding a growing team. You will act as a trusted advisor across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance and delivering commercially-focused safety solutions. You’ll mentor consultants, build long-term client relationships, and identify opportunities to expand the service. This is a senior, leadership-focused position with clear progression toward Associate and Partner levels within a respected, growing consultancy. Join to influence how CDM and safety practice supports complex developments across high-profile sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Hybrid Working
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Principal Designer and CDM Advisor services across multiple projects
• Provide expert guidance on CDM 2015 and related health & safety legislation
• Review Construction Phase Plans, Pre-Construction Information, and Health & Safety Files
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Attend design team meetings and advise clients during project delivery
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Support and mentor junior consultants and develop the London team
• Identify opportunities for business growth and contribute to regional success

Key requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of IOSH and/or APS
• Strong experience delivering CDM Principal Designer services in a consultancy
• Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
• Credible engagement with clients, contractors and design teams at all levels
• Commercial awareness and proactive client development
• Full UK Driving Licence

• client relationship management
• proactive problem-solving
• leadership and mentoring
• CDM Principal Designer delivery
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Construction Phase Plans

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