A leading UK manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HSE/CDM Project Advisor to support two concurrent CDM-notifiable construction projects at a North West site.
This is a site-based, fixed-term role through to at least February 2027, acting as the Client-side HSE lead to ensure full CDM compliance, high safety standards, and robust, auditable documentation throughout both projects.
Salary is highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Client's HSE representative ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015
Work closely with the Principal Contractor and Principal Designer to oversee H&S planning and delivery
Review and manage Construction Phase Plans and project H&S documentation
Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks across both projects
Review and approve RAMS and maintain a live compliance register
Deliver site inductions and support ongoing contractor engagement
Issue and control permits to work (e.g. hot works, confined space, WAH, isolations)
Investigate incidents and produce clear reports with root cause analysis
Maintain full, auditable HSE records including inspections, permits and incident logs
Provide regular HSE performance updates to senior stakeholders
Support handover of the Health & Safety File on project completion
Promote a positive safety culture across all contractors and site personnelRequirements
NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - essential
NEBOSH General Certificate or higher - desirable
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
IOSH membership (TechIOSH or above) - desirable
Proven experience in a site-based HSE/CDM role within construction or industrial projects
Experience working client-side under CDM
Strong background in RAMS review, permits to work and contractor management
Experience delivering inductions and toolbox talks
Knowledge of high-risk construction activities (e.g. WAH, temporary works, M&E)
Confident and able to challenge unsafe behaviours
Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and documentation
Strong communication skills and ability to influence on site
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