CDM Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver specialized CDM advice, guidance, and support for complex construction projects.

• Ensure adherence to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 throughout the design and construction phases.

• Assist in fulfilling Principal Designer responsibilities.

• Advocate for best practices in health, safety, and design risk management.

• Ensure that arrangements identify, eliminate, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with designers, principal contractors, and stakeholders to integrate health and safety considerations into design development, construction activities, and design modifications.

• Manage design information, configuration, and as-built documentation.

• Monitor, evaluate, analyze, and review performance against CDM standards, procedures, and requirements.

• Maintain a Master Design Risk Register alongside package-level and integrated Design Risk Registers.

• Coordinate the collection, review, and distribution of Pre-Construction Information.

• Identify gaps in Pre-Construction Information and notify the Client of additional survey or investigation requirements.

• Ensure effective management and communication of health and safety information.

• Prepare, update, review, and reissue Pre-Construction Information for tender documentation.

• Confirm format, content, and delivery requirements for the Health and Safety File with Programme Managers and stakeholders.

• Communicate expectations for the Health and Safety File to Designers and Principal Contractors.

• Review content of the Health and Safety File following tender reviews and design modifications.

• Establish and maintain Health and Safety Files for work packages.

• Coordinate submission schedules with Designers and Principal Contractors.

• Ensure Health and Safety Files facilitate the safe operation, maintenance, cleaning, alteration, and decommissioning of completed works.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Design and Management (CDM) Advisor.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to engage with stakeholders across various management levels, from mid-management to directors.

• Highly motivated with the ability to inspire others.

• Resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow.

• Capability to assess personal knowledge and seek guidance when necessary.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

• Professional qualifications and membership in a recognized construction-related organization (e.g., CIBSE, ICE, IEE, IMechE, IStructE, RIBA).

• Validated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate, Member of ICE H&S Register, MaPS).

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.

• Demonstrated transferable skills in CDM, Safety, and Construction.

• Ability to make decisions and escalate issues for resolution.

• Capacity to build robust working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of power station design (EPR or NPP) is preferred.

• Strong influencing abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office.

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.

• Buy & Sell Holiday options.

• 8% Company Pension Contributions.

• Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover.

• Competitive Sick Pay.

• Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more.

• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes.

• Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands.

• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal assistance.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers.

• Paid Professional Membership Fees.

• Volunteer Days – Contribute positively on company time.