LB443 CDM ConsultantSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Location: Reading/South eastOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a CDM Consultant on behalf of one of our clients.The successful candidate will have a strong background in design or construction-related health and safety, experience delivering CDM Principal Designer duties, and the ability to influence clients, designers, and contractors.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:
* Act as the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 on a range of projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, residential and infrastructure.
* Lead the coordination of design risk management across multidisciplinary teams to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks.
* Engage early with clients and design teams to influence project planning and promote best practice health and safety from concept through to completion.
* Provide competent advice to clients on their duties under CDM Regulations and other relevant health and safety legislation.
* Review and collate pre-construction information and identify gaps or areas requiring action.
* Prepare and manage the health and safety file, ensuring completeness and usability.
* Chair and participate in design risk review meetings and workshops.
* Mentor and support CDM and H&S professionals across the team.
* Contribute to business development, bid writing and client relationship management.
* Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine CDM compliance.
Skills and Qualifications:
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors.
* Commitment to upholding safety standards and continuing professional development.