Role: Health & Safety/ CDM Consultant

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + attractive benefits package

Location: Wakefield (West Yorkshire) or Manchester offices

Sector: Property & Construction Consultancy  

We Recruit Group is proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected independent consultancy delivering Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and CDM/ Principal Designer services across the UK.

Our client was established in 2001 and operating as part of the wider design group, they have built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality consultancy services across a broad range of sectors, supporting clients through the full project lifecycle while ensuring safety, compliance, and commercial success.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint a H&S/ CDM Consultant to join their team based in Wakefield or Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety/ CDM professional looking to join a supportive consultancy environment where you’ll work on a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including commercial, residential, retail, education, leisure, and mixed-use developments.

You’ll work closely with clients, designers, contractors, and internal project teams to deliver CDM consultancy and Principal Designer services across both pre-construction and delivery phases.

This role would suit someone from either a consultancy or contractor background who enjoys client-facing work, wants greater project ownership, and is looking to develop their career within a business known for long-term progression and technical excellence.

As CDM Consultant, you’ll be responsible for supporting clients in meeting their duties under the CDM Regulations 2015 and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering CDM and Principal Designer services across a varied project portfolio
• Preparing and reviewing pre-construction information
• Managing design risk registers and attending design risk review meetings
• Advising clients and design teams on their duties under CDM 2015
• Supporting safe design principles throughout project lifecycles
• Preparing Health & Safety files and Construction Phase Plans where required
• Carrying out site inspections and reviewing RAMS
• Liaising with contractors, architects, developers, and key stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across existing and new accounts

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Previous experience in a CDM Consultant, Principal Designer, Health & Safety Advisor, or similar role
• Membership of IOSH, APS, or similar professional body (desirable)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
• Scaffold Inspector Cert (desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety
• Full UK driving license

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Professional membership fees covered
• Excellent CPD, training, and career development support
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Regular team events and company socials

Interested?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, I’d love to have a confidential chat.

Even if this particular role isn’t quite right, but you’re open to exploring new opportunities in the market, feel free to get in touch, we work with employers across the property and construction sector daily, and your ideal role may already be on the table.

Mike@werecruitgroup.com | 07562 945 690