Senior Consultant - CDM
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Consultant - CDM to join our Central Midlands team, based in either Leicester, Nottingham or Birmingham. If you answered yes to the following, we want to hear from you!
As a Senior Consultant you will be leading on the delivery of complex CDM and Principal Designer commissions, taking full responsibility for scope, programme, quality, and fee performance on your projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams, providing clear, practical advice that ensures compliance with the CDM Regulations and wider health and safety legislation.
Core Responsibilities
* Leading complex CDM and Principal Designer commissions, taking ownership of scope, programme, quality, commercial performance, and day‑to‑day project management.
* Coordinating design‑risk management, including chairing design‑risk workshops, recording outcomes, and proactively identifying and resolving delivery issues.
* Providing clear, consistent technical advice to clients and design teams, ensuring compliance and maintaining confidence through independent decision‑making.
* Maintaining accurate commercial and programme information, including forecasting, invoicing, utilisation, and recovery at project level to support reliable financial management.
* Supporting and guiding Consultants and Technical Administrators, offering feedback, informal mentoring, and leading by example in behaviour, client service and technical standards.
* Reviewing project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, clarity and alignment with internal and industry standards.
* Identifying and escalating project‑level risks and opportunities, ensuring early visibility and robust mitigation.
* Contributing to team problem‑solving, process improvement, and knowledge sharing, helping deliver a consistent, high‑quality service across the team.
Ideal Senior Consultant – CDM
* Comprehensive knowledge of Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015
* Practical experience managing or providing dedicated CDM/Health & Safety advisor services or role
* Experience in construction site safety or design (Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, etc.)
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety preferred
* Grad IOSH (or working towards)
* An excellent self‑motivated, friendly, efficient and enthusiastic attitude
* Working towards or achieved: NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NVQ Level 5 Design / Construction Degree
* Good understanding of commercial management
Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
What We Offer
* Agile working
* Career and Professional Development
* Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
* 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days of additional leave
* Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
* Stakeholder pension
* Professional subscriptions
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Eyecare Scheme
* Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
Agencies
We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Construction
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Locations: Stansted (Soar) University, Hazelwood, Nottingham, East Midlands, West Drayton – various posting dates show updates over the last month
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