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Principal CDM Adviser

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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Salary:

54000.00 - 58000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Principal CDM Adviser - North Location - Manchester / Leeds Permanent Salary - £54,000-£58,000

Job Responsibility:

  • Be experienced in the regulatory role of Principal Designer and the non-regulatory roles of Principal Designer Support and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
  • Be able to fulfil all Principal Designer duty holder requirements under CDM 2015
  • Have the skillset required to be able to integrate seamlessly into our clients Europe Safety Management team and the wider TCE Operating Unit
  • Have the skillset and ability to be part of the business development teams and to help support business development in your region
  • Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with clients, designers, contractors and principal contractors on all matters relating to health and safety in design and construction when working as the Principal CDM Adviser on construction projects
  • Have the skillset and ability to be proactive, comfortable, and assured in liaising with workers, senior management and all other interested parties on all matters relating to health and safety when working as a Principal H&S Adviser

Requirements:

  • Substantial experience of working as a Principal Designer and Client CDM Adviser under the CDM 2015 Regulations is essential
  • Significant experience of working as a General H&S Adviser under UK H&S Legislation is essential
  • Demonstrable experience and ability in relevant sectors across the construction industry is essential
  • Demonstrable experience of undertaking Construction Site Health and Safety Inspections and Advice is essential
  • Holder of a full, clean driving licence and having access to a suitable vehicle is essential
  • Be professionally qualified to NEBOSH or equivalent standards
  • As a minimum have successfully completed the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or the National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
  • Hold appropriate professional memberships of, among others IOSH, APS, CIOB, IIRSM, IRM and, IRSM
  • Able to evidence undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintenance of skills
  • Good communicator and listener with the ability to plan, manage and co-ordinate own workload
  • Good at taking instruction but also with the initiative to work autonomously
  • Strong business development techniques
  • Confident, proactive, engaging, and motivated
  • Diligent with an eye to detail
  • Be comfortable in being able to challenge designs, suggested methodologies and working practices
  • Be able to meet timescales and deadlines and have a good ability to manage time independently and effectively
  • Be able to engage, liaise and respond to Clients in a mature and professional manner
  • Have a positive working attitude along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Methodical approach with good attention to detail to ensure a professional standard is provided at all times
  • Ability to remain flexible within a busy and expanding team reporting directly to the Associate CDM/H&S Advisor

Nice to have:

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering CDM and General H&S training is desirable
  • Experience of working within the Defence Sector is advantageous, but not essential

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

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