Role: Health & Safety / CDM Consultant

Location: Remote working – projects across the region

Salary: Up to £55,000 – £60,000 + car / travel allowance + excellent benefits package

Sector: Property & Construction

We Recruit Group are delighted to be supporting a leading risk management and compliance consultancy that operates across the UK.

The business forms part of a wider group of companies and has invested heavily in its Health & Safety and CDM service offering over recent years. As a result, the team has grown significantly and developed an excellent reputation across the sector, securing repeat business and appointments on a number of key frameworks.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to appoint a Health & Safety / CDM Consultant to join their established safety team and support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of property and construction projects across the North East.

The business works across a broad range of sectors, including residential, public sector, healthcare, education and commercial projects, supporting clients in meeting their Health & Safety and CDM 2015 obligations.

This role would suit an experienced Health & Safety or CDM professional who has worked within a consultancy, main contractor or construction-focused environment, and is confident liaising with clients, principal contractors, designers and wider project teams.

The Role

As Health & Safety / CDM Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering a range of CDM and health and safety services across a varied client base.

Typical duties will include:

• Delivering CDM 2015 consultancy services across a portfolio of construction projects.
• Supporting clients, principal contractors, designers and project teams with CDM compliance.
• Preparing, reviewing and updating key CDM documentation, including Pre-Construction Information,
• Construction Phase Plans and Health & Safety Files.
• Reviewing RAMS and other project safety documentation.
• Liaising with clients, architects, principal contractors and wider stakeholders on Health & Safety and CDM matters.
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Supporting accident and incident investigations where required.
• Providing practical advice around construction health and safety, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Delivering additional safety-related services where required, which may include working at height, DSE assessments, access audits, legionella inspections and confined space reviews.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting the continued growth of the service.

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience delivering Health & Safety or CDM services within the construction sector.

You will need to be confident working with a range of stakeholders, able to provide clear and practical advice, and comfortable managing your own workload across multiple projects.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety, CDM Consultant, Principal Designer or construction safety role.
• Experience reviewing CDM documentation, RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files.
• Confident carrying out site inspections, audits and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Membership of IOSH, APS, IIRSM or a similar professional body would be beneficial.
• NEBOSH Fire would be desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 – £60,000.
• Car or travel allowance of circa £5,000.
• 25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Remote working environment.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Excellent CPD, including training, qualifications, seminars and workshops.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing Health & Safety / CDM team.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety / CDM professional who is looking to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation, varied project portfolio and clear investment in its safety and compliance services.

If you are interested in the role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Mike Davis at We Recruit Group on 07562 945 690.